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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Operations Change Analysis |  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. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |