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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Mad Sad Glad
Agile
Mad Sad Glad
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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.When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible.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.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min30-60 min10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
1-53-101
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListEmotion Board, Themes, Action ItemsDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
RetrospectiveTeamReflection
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done