Makes capabilities or options comparable across dimensions and scores and derives focused action areas.
Core question: Where do we stand on each dimension with evidence, what profile do we need and what change will we test next?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
1-2 h
2-10
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OperationsCategory: Operations. Describes the method's domain of use.
Splits items into A, B, and C by value or effect and directs focus to the most impactful ones.
Core question: What level of control does each item need given its value contribution?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.AsyncFormat: async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
30-60 min
1-5
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Business StrategyCategory: Business Strategy. Describes the method's domain of use.
Clarifies starting point, opportunities, and strategic options by defining products and markets, collecting growth options, and choosing focus options.
Core question: Which product-market direction offers viable growth with explicit risk and suitable capabilities?
Analysis methodMethod form: Analysis method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
45-90 min
2-8
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Business StrategyCategory: Business Strategy. Describes the method's domain of use.
Structures current business, emerging growth fields, and future options across three horizons so portfolio decisions can balance today, tomorrow, and later.
Core question: How do we allocate attention and resources across current performance, emerging growth, and future options?
Planning toolMethod form: Planning tool. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.WorkshopFormat: workshop. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.