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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Kano Model |  Product Discovery Jobs to Be Done |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 Wochen | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 10-50 | 5-12 Interviews | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes | Job Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity List | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer | CustomerOutcomesNeeds | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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