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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Operations Weekly Review |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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. | When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-12 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment |