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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Time Blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 25 min Zyklen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus |