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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | Half day | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1 | 3-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |