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| Criterion | ![]() Business Strategy GAP Analysis | ![]() Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|
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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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