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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 90-180 min | 2-4 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | VisionGoalsStrategy | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |