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Criterion
Paper illustration for Contextual Inquiry.
UX Research
Contextual Inquiry
A paper-based illustration representing Kano Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Product Discovery
Kano Model
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Purposedifferent
When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise.When features need to be distinguished by their effect on satisfaction, it makes expectations and surprises comparable. It separates basic needs, performance contribution, and delight.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 Wochen1-2 Tage30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
4-12 Beobachtungen10-501-5
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain PointsKano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority ThemesABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
Tagsno overlap
UX researchObservationContext
SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of HEART Framework with its method-specific working model.
UX Research
HEART Framework
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review