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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-4 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ChangeDecisionStrategy | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |