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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen | 25 min Zyklen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
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 | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |