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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 45-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-8 | 1 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |