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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Operations Time Blocking |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h | 15-30 min Planung, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | PlanningTime managementFocus |
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