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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a JTBD interview notebook with a decision timeline, forces of change and a concise job hypothesis.
Product Discovery
Jobs to Be Done
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
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 switching motives and progress are unclear, it reconstructs the situation from real customer circumstances. It shows why a switch happens and what kind of progress is being sought.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
10-20 min daily1-3 Wochen30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
15-12 Interviews1-5
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review NotesJob Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity ListABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
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PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
CustomerOutcomesNeeds
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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Paper illustration of Opportunity Scoring with its method-specific working model.
Product Discovery
Opportunity Scoring
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration of GIST Planning with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
GIST Planning