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Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
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.With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.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
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h15-30 min Planung, laufend1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-1012-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority ActionsBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisOptions
PlanningTime managementFocus
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method
Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
Constraint Analysis
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 for Option Framing.
Decision Making
Option Framing