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Criterion
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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.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.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min15-45 min1-2 h Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
2-811-31
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsADR File, Decision Log, RationaleAction Lists, Project List, Review Routine
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
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