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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-3 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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