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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  UX Research HEART Framework |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-3 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-6 | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | UX researchObservationContext | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |