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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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 group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 5-15 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-20 | 1-5 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |