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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | laufend | 25 min Zyklen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |