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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Facilitation Dot Voting |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization |
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