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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |