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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Time Blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 25 min Zyklen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus |