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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Discovery Opportunity Solution Tree |  Operations Eat the Frog |  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. | When discovery keeps swinging between goals, ideas, and learning loops, it creates clear steering logic. It connects the desired outcome, opportunities, and experiments into a legible structure. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-90 min daily | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-6 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Opportunity Solution Tree, Experiment Backlog, Learning Log | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | DiscoveryOutcomesExperimentsOpportunity | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |