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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |
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