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Paper illustration for Golden Circle
Growth
Golden Circle
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
Purposedifferent
In positioning and communication, what an offering actually stands for often becomes blurred. The Golden Circle sharpens a product's inner rationale and connects purpose, approach, and offering into a clear statement.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.
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Timedifferent
30-60 min45-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Why Statement, Messaging Notes, Positioning DraftImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
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MarketingPositioningCommunication
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
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Paper illustration of a SWOT matrix with four separated quadrants and marked strategic options.
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