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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |