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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
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.On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes.When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h15-45 min30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-83-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesPERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesAffinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
EstimationUncertaintyRisk
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
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Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
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Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
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