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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |