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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-8 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | KPI Tree, Owner List | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |