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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 5-10 min daily | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatsame | Async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | PlanningTime managementFocus | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |