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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  UX Research Personas |  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 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. | When target groups stay too vague and teams talk about the same people differently, personas create a shared, solid picture of usage. Condensed profiles make needs, contexts, and differences tangible enough for decisions. | 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 | 30–60 min | 1-3 Tage | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-8 | Internes Team | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Persona Profiles, Needs Summary, Scenario Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | ResearchCustomerSynthesis | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |