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| Criterion | ![]() Business Strategy VMGS | ![]() Product Strategy SMART Goals | ![]() Product Strategy OKRs | ![]() Product Strategy Product Vision Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-30 min | 1-2 h Setup | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-20 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment |



