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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Time Blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | laufend | 10-20 min daily | 25 min Zyklen | 15-30 min Planung, 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 | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus |