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Criterion
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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.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.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.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
MediumLowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h Setup, laufend30-60 min15-45 min10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
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AsyncAsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Action Lists, Project List, Review RoutineUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next ActionsADR File, Decision Log, RationaleDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
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ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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