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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Runbook workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Runbook
Paper illustration of Three Horizons with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Three Horizons
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
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.For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access.Three Horizons helps clarify strategic options across different timeframes. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and investment choices, and captures the result as a horizon map, portfolio view, and initiatives per horizon.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min20-60 minHalbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-43-122-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRunbook, Checklist, Escalation PathHorizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource planAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
OperationsReliabilityDocumentation
StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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