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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  Operations ALPEN Method |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | 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 user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 10-20 min daily | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 Kunden | 1 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | JourneyServiceService design |
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