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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |