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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making Decision Framing Workshop |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a decision is poorly framed, even good answers deliver little value. A Decision Framing Workshop sharpens the problem, goal, and boundaries before the actual weighing begins. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 60-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Decision Frame, Decision Question, Criteria List, Evidence Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Decision framingAlignmentCriteriaOptions | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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