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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  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. | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | 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 | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |