View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Decision Making Assumption Surfacing |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Plans often contain assumptions that were never openly stated and remain dangerous precisely because of that. Assumption Surfacing makes these silent premises visible and prioritizes which of them carry the initiative or could sink it. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 5-10 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Assumption List, Critical Assumptions, Learning Plan | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | AssumptionsRiskDecisionDiscovery | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |
Often compared together
Methods with strong topical overlap with the current selection, not yet in the comparison.
