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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Product Discovery Test Card |  Product Discovery Learning Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Test Card turns a critical assumption into a testable claim and specifies in advance which result counts as success. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 10-20 min daily | 20-35 min | 25-40 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 Kunden | 1 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Test Card with a pre-set threshold | Learning Card with evidence and next action |
Tagsno overlap | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryHypothesis | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning |