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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making RAPID |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  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 complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | 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. | 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 | 45-90 min | 60-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 4-10 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernance | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |