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Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
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.When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
120 min initial, dann laufend30-120 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-62-62-6
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
HEART-GSM Table, DashboardObservation Notes, Improvement IdeasCounter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions
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MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction
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Paper illustration of KPI Tree with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
KPI Tree
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper scorecard with four perspectives, connected objective cards and columns for measures, targets and initiatives.
Business Strategy
Balanced Scorecard
Paper illustration for Contextual Inquiry.
UX Research
Contextual Inquiry