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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Paper illustration of KPI Tree with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
KPI Tree
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
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.A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation.When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighMediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-3 h2-4 h90-180 min initial, dann laufendHalf day
Participantsdifferent
2-83-83-83-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesFuture Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved InjectionsKPI Tree, Owner ListLeverage Map, Action Strategy
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
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