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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Product Discovery Kano Model |  Product Discovery Jobs to Be Done |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | 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 many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 10-50 | 5-12 Interviews | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes | Job Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer | CustomerOutcomesNeeds | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |