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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Delivery Communication Plan |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |