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| Criterion |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  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. | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 2-4 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-12 | 3-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | KPI Tree, Owner List | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | VisionGoalsStrategy | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |