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| Criterion |  Operations RACI Matrix |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making DACI |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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 a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45–90 min | 30-60 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 2-10 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |