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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Facilitation Power Interest Grid | ![]() Product Strategy Counter Metrics | ![]() Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. | 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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |



