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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |