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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | SensemakingDecisionRationale | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |