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| Criterion |  Product Discovery User Story Mapping |  Operations DMAIC |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When user goals and delivery scope could drift apart, it orders the journey from goal to slice. It makes visible where an MVP can genuinely be cut. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 2-12 Wochen | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-10 | 3-12 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Story Map, Release Slices, Backlog Candidates | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | BacklogJourneyPlanningMVP | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |