View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | laufend | 10-20 min daily | 5-10 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |