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| Criterion | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis | ![]() Architecture Architecture Decision Record | ![]() Operations Getting Things Done | ![]() Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-45 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-3 | 1 | 1 |
Formatsame | Async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |



