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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making DACI |  Facilitation Decision Jam |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 30-60 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop |
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