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| Criterion |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Operations Getting Things Done |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making Decision Rights 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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | 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 organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45–90 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 3-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |