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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tags1 shared | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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