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Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Purposedifferent
Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch2-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Communication Plan
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
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Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis
Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
Scenario Planning