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Criterion
Paper illustration for PDCA Cycle.
Operations
PDCA Cycle
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
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.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 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.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
1 h bis mehrere Wochen25 min Zyklen5-10 min daily
Participantsdifferent
1-811
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard ChangeFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesDaily Priority List, Completion Notes
Tagsno overlap
Continuous improvementLeanExperiments
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
PrioritizationProductivityExecution
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Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a four-quadrant grid with tasks sorted by importance and urgency and translated into actions.
Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done