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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 15-90 min daily | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 Kunden | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | PlanningTime managementFocus | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |