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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Product Discovery Opportunity Interview |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. | When opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 45–90 min | 30-60 min je Interview | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 5-12 Interviews | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Interview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer Quotes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |