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| Criterion |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | 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 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 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 | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-6 | 2-6 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tags1 shared | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |