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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Ivy Lee Method | ![]() Operations Getting Things Done | ![]() Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |
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