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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  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. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 2-6 h | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 3-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |