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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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 statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-82-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision RationaleDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
SensemakingDecisionRationale
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record