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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | 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. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 90-180 min | 30–60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-12 | 4-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |