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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | 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. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 1 | 1-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |