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| Criterion |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |
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