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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Growth Flywheel | ![]() Product Strategy KPI Tree | ![]() 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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 60-120 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | KPI Tree, Owner List | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | GrowthRetentionConversion | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |



