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| Criterion |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 Wochen | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 6-30 Experten | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tags1 shared | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |