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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  UX Research Personas |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  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 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-3 Tage | 45–90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | Internes Team | 3-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Persona Profiles, Needs Summary, Scenario Notes | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | ResearchCustomerSynthesis | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |