GAP Analysis Tool (Basic)
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This document is a GAP analysis tool for a project or process that identifies 3 current gaps: 1) Ad hoc prioritization vs a quarterly prioritization exercise, 2) Informal planning vs a quarterly planning exercise, and 3) Minimal governance oversight vs a steering committee. It provides the current and goal states, timeline to address the gaps, and proposed action items to standardize prioritization, planning, and create a governance charter and committee.
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GAP Target Item Current State Goal State Timeline Action Items
1 Prioritization Ad hoc prioritization Quarterly Exercise Q1 2013 Develop prioritization framework
2 Formal Planning Informal planning Quarterly Exercise Q1 2013 Standardize planning methodology
3 Governance Minimal oversight Steering Committee Q2 2013 Create Charter, build committee
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