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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Time Blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 25 min Zyklen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min Planung, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus |