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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Product Strategy SMART Goals | ![]() Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 1-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |
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