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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 2-4 h | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |