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Criterion
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
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.When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.When many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 h30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-84-1212-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision QuestionsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsPower Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning
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