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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Opportunity Scoring |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When opportunities need ranking by their effect, it makes importance and satisfaction directly comparable. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as an opportunity-score table and top outcomes. | 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 many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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 | 60-120 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 1 | 1-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Opportunity Score Table, Top Outcomes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationDiscoveryOutcomesNeeds | PlanningTime managementFocus | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |