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Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Stakeholder Mapping
Facilitation
Stakeholder 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 an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min60–90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-812-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsStakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
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
Paper illustration of the McKinsey 7S Framework with seven connected fields
Business Strategy
McKinsey 7S