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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  DevOps Incident Command |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  DevOps Game Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | 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 preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | As needed | 45-90 min | Halber Tag |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-15 | 3-8 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | IncidentOperationsReliability | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ResilienceOperationsIncident |