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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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