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| Criterion |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-90 min daily | 5-10 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantssame | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatsame | Async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tags2 shared | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |