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Criterion
Empathy Mapping
UX Research
Empathy Mapping
Paper illustration of the Consensus Workshop working structure.
Facilitation
Consensus Workshop
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
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.When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time.When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
30–60 min1-3 h15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
4-85-302-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research GapsConsensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority AreasVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators
Tagsno overlap
SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop
FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment
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Affinity Diagramming
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Affinity Diagramming
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting