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| Criterion |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Product Strategy OKRs |  Decision Making DACI |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h Setup | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-20 | 2-10 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingDecisionRationale | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |