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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Dot Voting | ![]() Operations Getting Things Done | ![]() Operations Weekly Review | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-15 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |



