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Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of a SWOT matrix with four separated quadrants and marked strategic options.
Business Strategy
SWOT Analysis
Purposedifferent
When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.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.SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
15-45 min1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-83-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, DifferentiatorsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesSWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list
Tagsno overlap
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StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis
Paper illustration of Power-Interest Grid with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Facilitation
Power Interest Grid
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix