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| Criterion | ![]() Business Strategy GAP Analysis | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting | ![]() UX Design Design Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
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 loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | SketchingCollaborationIdeation |
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