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| Criterion |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-10 min daily | 15-45 min | 15-90 min daily | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-8 | 1 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | EstimationEffortRisk |