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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |
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