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Criterion
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of a SWOT matrix with four separated quadrants and marked strategic options.
Business Strategy
SWOT Analysis
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.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.SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them.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, laufend30-60 min30-60 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
113-122-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsSWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action listGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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