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Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
Purposedifferent
In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.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.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.
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30-60 minHalf day90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
13-83-6
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop
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Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsValue Chain Map, Lever ListVRIO Table, Strategic Actions
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StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
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Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
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Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
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Operations
Getting Things Done
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Operations
ALPEN Method