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Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
Purposedifferent
When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer.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
60-90 min1-3 h1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
4-102-83-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesTOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions
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FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
Constraint Analysis
Paper matrix with six colored hat cards for information, feeling, value, caution, ideas and process control.
Facilitation
Six Thinking Hats
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop