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Paper illustration for Communication Plan
Delivery
Communication Plan
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
Purposedifferent
When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost.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 TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking.
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Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 h1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
2-62-83-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message CadenceGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesTOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions
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CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
StrategyAnalysisOptions
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Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
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