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Criterion
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h Setup, laufend45-90 min30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
12-812-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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