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| Criterion | ![]() Engineering Goal Question Metric | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-6 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tags1 shared | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |
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