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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Jobs to Be Done |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Product Discovery Kano Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When switching motives and progress are unclear, it reconstructs the situation from real customer circumstances. It shows why a switch happens and what kind of progress is being sought. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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 features need to be distinguished by their effect on satisfaction, it makes expectations and surprises comparable. It separates basic needs, performance contribution, and delight. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 30-60 min | 30-120 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 Interviews | 1-5 | 2-6 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Job Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes |
Tagsno overlap | CustomerOutcomesNeeds | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LeanObservationProcessOperations | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer |