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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | Helps clarify technical problems, hypotheses, and next steps in concrete terms. It breaks a technical problem into testable parts. The result is captured as a GQM table and metric briefs. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | KPI Tree, Owner List | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | GQM Table, Metric Profiles |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment |