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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Decision Making DACI |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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 metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. | Helps clarify technical problems, hypotheses, and next steps in concrete terms. It breaks a technical problem into testable parts. The result is captured as a GQM table and metric briefs. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-10 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | KPI Tree, Owner List | GQM Table, Metric Profiles |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment |