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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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