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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Operations ALPEN 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1 | 3-12 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |