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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of a scoring table with four factor columns, a calculator and three ordered initiative cards.
Product Strategy
RICE Scoring
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
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 many initiatives compete for the same resources, it brings reach, impact, confidence, and effort into one shared ranking. It makes prioritization economically connectable.When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h60-90 min45-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-103-82-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesRICE Scores, Ranked List, Assumption LogImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsDecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
PrioritizationScoringRoadmapTradeoffs
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
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