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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
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.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.The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
1-52-82-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesBusiness Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
Business modelStrategyValueInnovation
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Paper illustration of a Strategy Canvas with several value curves
Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas
Paper illustration of Three Horizons with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Three Horizons
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
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ALPEN Method