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Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Purposedifferent
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.Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list.When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.
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90-180 minHalf day5-20 min
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3-63-83-20
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
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VRIO Table, Strategic ActionsValue Chain Map, Lever ListEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
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StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability
StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
EstimationEffortRisk
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Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
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GAP Analysis