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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment 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.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 several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
2-814-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
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Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Stakeholder Mapping
Facilitation
Stakeholder Mapping
Paper illustration of Stakeholder Salience Model with its method-specific working model.
Facilitation
Stakeholder Salience Model