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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Operations ALPEN Method |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | 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. | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-10 | 1 | 4-12 Beobachtungen |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | UX researchObservationContext |