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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 of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain 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.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.A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario.Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
1-3 h15-45 minHalf dayHalf day
Participantsdifferent
2-81-83-83-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesPERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesStress Test Report, Action Plan per ScenarioValue Chain Map, Lever List
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
EstimationUncertaintyRisk
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
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