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| Criterion |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Operations 5 Whys |  UX Research HEART Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-6 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | KPI Tree, Owner List | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction |
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