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| Criterion | ![]() Business Strategy GAP Analysis | ![]() Product Strategy SMART Goals | ![]() Facilitation Power Interest Grid |
|---|---|---|---|
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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | When many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning |
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