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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ChangeDecisionStrategy | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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