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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
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.Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down
Participantsdifferent
2-82-4 pro Pitch
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesPitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomes
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Communication Plan
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 six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis
Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
Scenario Planning