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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Operations Time Blocking |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | In early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures. | 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 | 30-90 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 20–45 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1 | Small cross-functional group | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | PlanningTime managementFocus | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |