Gap Analysis

Gap analysis identifies differences between baseline or current-state architecture and target architecture across people, process, data, application, and technology dimensions. Gaps are categorized, prioritized, and mapped to remediation initiatives. Effective gap analysis quantifies impact and dependencies, not merely lists deficiencies.

In Practice

Larkinized LLC integrates gap registers with portfolio management tools so funding decisions reference explicit closure criteria. Gaps without owners become permanent backlog noise. Revisit gaps after major deliveries to prevent stale planning assumptions.

Example

Gap analysis finds no enterprise MDM for customer records, prioritizing a work package ahead of CRM consolidation.