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Criterion
Paper illustration for T-Shirt Sizing.
Agile
T-Shirt Sizing
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Purposedifferent
When effort only needs to be classified roughly, it makes comparability more important than false precision. It helps sort work quickly into manageable sizes.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
LowMedium
Timedifferent
15-45 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-122-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Size Buckets, Rough Backlog Map, Split CandidatesGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
EstimationAgileRoadmap
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration of GIST Planning with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
GIST Planning
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 six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis