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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Decision Making DACI |  Product Discovery Fake Door Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | When demand is still unclear, it measures interest in a feature before it is built. It separates real behavior from polite agreement and deliberately keeps build effort small. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45-75 min | 30-60 min | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 2-10 | Nutzertraffic |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Test Matrix, Test Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Click Data, Interest Signal, Learning Decision |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ValidationExperimentsDemandDiscovery |