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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min | 45–90 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 3-10 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |