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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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 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. | 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 | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |