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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 5-10 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |