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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-6 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | DecisionTreeOptions | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |