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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Product Discovery Problem 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 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. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min je Interview | 45-75 min | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 5-10 Interviews | 2-8 | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation |