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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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