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| Criterion |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. | 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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 1-3 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | KPI Tree, Owner List | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisOptions | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |