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| Criterion |  Operations Causal Factor Analysis |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an event with a complicated course, the method breaks down the contributing factors along the timeline. It shows how conditions, decisions, and reactions together produce a course of events. | 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 a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 2-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Event Timeline, Causal Factor Chart, Cause List, Corrective Actions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | CausalityIncidentRoot causeTimeline | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |