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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Scatter Diagram | ![]() Operations Eat the Frog | ![]() Operations Pomodoro Technique | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | 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 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-90 min daily | 25 min Zyklen | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |



