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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
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.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h60-90 min30-60 min45-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-84-1212-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action BacklogUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsAssumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation
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