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Criterion
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
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 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 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
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 h Setup, laufend10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-811
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision NotesAction Lists, Project List, Review RoutineDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
Tagsno overlap
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping