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Paper illustration for Bottleneck Analysis.
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Bottleneck Analysis
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
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Time Blocking
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Purposedifferent
For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput.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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
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MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h15-30 min Planung, laufend15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-811
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up MeasuresBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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FlowMeasurementConstraints
PlanningTime managementFocus
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
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Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
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Ivy Lee Method