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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of Five-Minute VC Check with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
5-Minuten VC-Check
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min5-15 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-51-52-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListVC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation stepGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
StartupValidationCompetition
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration of Lean Startup with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Lean Startup