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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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 restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45–90 min | 30–60 min | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 4-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |