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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Discovery Opportunity Scoring |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 opportunities need ranking by their effect, it makes importance and satisfaction directly comparable. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as an opportunity-score table and top outcomes. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 60-120 min | 10-20 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-6 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Opportunity Score Table, Top Outcomes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PrioritizationDiscoveryOutcomesNeeds | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |