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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of Three Horizons with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Three Horizons
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.Three Horizons helps clarify strategic options across different timeframes. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and investment choices, and captures the result as a horizon map, portfolio view, and initiatives per horizon.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1-3 hHalbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ
Participantsdifferent
3-122-83-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesHorizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource plan
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight
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Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas
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Business Model Canvas
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Product Strategy
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