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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Personas |  Operations ALPEN 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 target groups stay too vague and teams talk about the same people differently, personas create a shared, solid picture of usage. Condensed profiles make needs, contexts, and differences tangible enough for decisions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45–90 min | 1-3 Tage | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | Internes Team | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Persona Profiles, Needs Summary, Scenario Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ResearchCustomerSynthesis | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |