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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Architecture Risk Storming |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 60-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 4-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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