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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |
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