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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Facilitation Responsibility Poker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | 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 it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-8 | 5-30 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Responsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation |