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| Criterion | ![]() Product Discovery Jobs to Be Done | ![]() Product Discovery Kano Model | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method | ![]() Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-2 Tage | 10-20 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 Interviews | 10-50 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Job Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity List | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | CustomerOutcomesNeeds | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |



