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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Architecture Software Architecture Canvas | ![]() 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. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |
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