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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | 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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-90 min daily | 30-60 min | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |