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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Time Blocking |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 1 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PlanningTime managementFocus | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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