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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Decision Tree method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Decision Tree
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.A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h10-30 min je Item30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-81-6
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesDecision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
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Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
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Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
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Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
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