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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Paper illustration of a SWOT matrix with four separated quadrants and marked strategic options.
Business Strategy
SWOT Analysis
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.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h Setup, laufend30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-813-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesPARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveSWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
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Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
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