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| Criterion |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | 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. | 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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | KPI Tree, Owner List | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |