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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  UX Research HEART Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | FlowMeasurementConstraints | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction |