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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Operations Time Blocking |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | 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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | 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 | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | Half day | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1 | 3-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | PlanningTime managementFocus | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |