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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | 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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30-90 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | KPI Tree, Owner List | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |