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| Criterion |  UX Research Usability Testing |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 4-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 5-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationUXPrototype | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |