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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-5 | 4-12 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |