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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Scenario Planning |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Scenario Planning opens the view to several plausible futures instead of a single forecast. The method protects strategies from depending on too narrow an expected path. | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 4-12 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Scenario Set, Strategic Implications, Robust Options | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | StrategyUncertaintyPlanning | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |