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Criterion
A paper-based illustration representing WSJF with its core stages and visible working result.
Agile
WSJF
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for TOWS Matrix.
Business Strategy
TOWS Matrix
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
Purposedifferent
When many tasks compete for the same capacity, it orders work by economic impact. It makes time lost, benefit, and effort comparable together.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.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 a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-3 h1-2 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-102-83-103-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Ranked Backlog, Cost-of-Delay AssumptionsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesTOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority ActionsImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options
Tagsno overlap
LeanEconomicsSequencePrioritization
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
StrategyAnalysisOptions
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
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