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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 90-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning |