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Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Purposedifferent
An RFC clarifies architecture context, options, and consequences. It structures technical context, alternatives, tradeoffs, open questions, and review feedback, and captures the result as an RFC document, reviewer comments, and a decision rationale.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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung15-30 min Planung, laufend15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-20 Reviewer11
Formatsame
AsyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
RFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or ticketsBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
Tagsno overlap
ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance
PlanningTime managementFocus
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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Pomodoro Technique
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Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
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Ivy Lee Method