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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 25 min Zyklen | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | PlanningTime managementFocus | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |