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| Criterion |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 15-90 min daily | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |