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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options |
Tags1 shared | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | StrategyCompetitionMarket | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning |
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