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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Design Service Blueprinting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. | 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 service experience is spread across several touchpoints, it brings frontstage and backstage together. It shows where user contact and internal responsibility must fit. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-4 h | 45–90 min | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 6-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Service Blueprint, Fail Points, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | JourneyServiceService design | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Service designOperationsJourneyBlueprint |