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| Criterion |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Agile Ideal Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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 effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | 15-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-20 | 2-8 | 2-9 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisOptions | EstimationEffortRisk | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | EstimationEffortAgile |