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Criterion
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
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.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
5-10 min daily30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
13-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Daily Priority List, Completion NotesRisk Matrix, Top Risk List
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Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
Paper illustration of Cost of Delay with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Cost of Delay
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Operations
Getting Things Done