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Criterion
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Purposedifferent
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.When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
25 min Zyklen5-20 min1-2 h Setup, laufend15-30 min Planung, laufend
Participantsdifferent
13-2011
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutineBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan
Tagsno overlap
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
EstimationEffortRisk
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
PlanningTime managementFocus
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