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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Strategy OKRs |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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 | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h Setup | 1-2 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-20 | 4-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |