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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy GIST Planning |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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. | GIST Planning helps clarify target groups, value, goals, and priorities. It links customer value, product logic, and decision priorities, and captures the result as goals, an idea bank, and a step-project list. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate je Goal |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Goals, Idea bank, Step-project list, Tasks, Learning reports |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | RoadmapOutcomesPlanningExperiments |
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