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| Criterion |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Engineering Golden Path |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | 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. | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |