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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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