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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. | 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 5-10 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |