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Criterion
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.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.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
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h Setup, laufend15-45 min15-30 min Planung, laufend30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
11-311
Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineADR File, Decision Log, RationaleBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
PlanningTime managementFocus
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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