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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Growth Flywheel |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 60-120 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | GrowthRetentionConversion | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |