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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 branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h Setup, laufend45-90 min1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
13-82-81
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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