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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Design Thinking as a learning loop: an observation notebook, a focused problem statement, different idea sketches, a cardboard prototype and user-test notes. Feedback leads to new understanding.
Innovation
Design Thinking
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
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.For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service.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
MediumHighLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-84-101
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesProblem Statement, Prototype, Test LearningsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
InnovationPrototypeResearch
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard
Paper illustration of a Strategy Canvas with several value curves
Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas