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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Time Blocking |  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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |