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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
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.When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h5-20 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-201
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
EstimationEffortRisk
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 Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test