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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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 Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |