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| Criterion |  Innovation Design Thinking |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-6 | 1-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationPrototypeResearch | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |