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| Criterion | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method | ![]() Agile Mad Sad Glad | ![]() Operations Weekly Review | ![]() Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |



