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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |
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