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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Product Discovery Opportunity Interview |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | When opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 30-120 min | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-6 | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | LeanObservationProcessOperations | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer |
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