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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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Operations
Eat the Frog
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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
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Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min1-2 h Setup, laufend15-90 min daily
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Workshop + asyncAsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutinePriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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