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| Criterion |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Product Discovery Jobs to Be Done |  Product Discovery Opportunity Interview |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | When switching motives and progress are unclear, it reconstructs the situation from real customer circumstances. It shows why a switch happens and what kind of progress is being sought. | When opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities. | When the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 4-5 Tage | 1-3 Wochen | 30-60 min je Interview | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 5-8 | 5-12 Interviews | 5-12 Interviews | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Job Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity List | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments |
Tagsno overlap | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | CustomerOutcomesNeeds | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation |