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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 2-4 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment | VisionGoalsStrategy | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |