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| Criterion |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | 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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tags1 shared | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |
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