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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | PlanningTime managementFocus | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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