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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 30–60 min | 25 min Zyklen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |