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Criterion
Empathy Mapping
UX Research
Empathy Mapping
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Purposedifferent
When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing.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
LowMedium
Timedifferent
30–60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
4-82-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research GapsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
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