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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Delphi Method | ![]() Product Strategy Impact Mapping | ![]() Product Strategy KPI Tree | ![]() Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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 | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 45-90 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 3-8 | 3-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | KPI Tree, Owner List | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |



