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Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Paper illustration of Counter Metrics with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
Counter Metrics
Purposedifferent
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.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.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.
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Timedifferent
120 min initial, dann laufend1-6 Wochen30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-64-102-6
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanCounter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions
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MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments
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Paper illustration of KPI Tree with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
KPI Tree
Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
Operations
Root Cause Analysis
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard