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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  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 the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min je Interview | 1-4 Wochen | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 5-12 Interviews | 3-10 Kunden | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |