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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Option Framing.
Decision Making
Option Framing
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h45-120 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesOption Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision InputsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Getting Things Done
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Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
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Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard