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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | EstimationEffortRisk |
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