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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-120 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | LeanProcessQuality |