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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |  Innovation Design Thinking |  Product Discovery Solution 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 the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | When a solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min je Interview | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 5-12 Interviews | 4-10 | 5-10 Interviews |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation | InnovationPrototypeResearch | ValidationInterviewsPrototype |