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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Operations Time Blocking |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |  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. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1 | 4-12 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | PlanningTime managementFocus | FacilitationOptionsDecision | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |