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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Ivy Lee 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. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 5-20 min | 30-60 min | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-20 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | EstimationEffortRisk | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |