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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tags1 shared | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |