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Criterion
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
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
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Ivy Lee Method
Purposedifferent
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.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.
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MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min45-90 min5-10 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-82-81
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk NotesDaily Priority List, Completion Notes
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OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
PrioritizationProductivityExecution
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