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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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