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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Facilitation Alignment Mapping | ![]() Facilitation Expectation Mapping | ![]() Product Strategy KPI Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 4-12 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |



