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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen | 15-90 min daily | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |