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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy Scenario Planning |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Business Strategy GAP 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. | Scenario Planning opens the view to several plausible futures instead of a single forecast. The method protects strategies from depending on too narrow an expected path. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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 | High | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 0.5-2 Tage | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-12 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Scenario Set, Strategic Implications, Robust Options | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyUncertaintyPlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |