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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Agile Specification by Example |  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 easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 25 min Zyklen | 60-90 min pro Feature | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 3-6 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |