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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45–90 min | 60-90 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-10 | 4-10 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |