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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-90 min30-60 min1-2 h Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
2-83-811
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsAction Lists, Project List, Review Routine
Tags1 shared
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
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