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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations Ivy Lee 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. | 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. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 25 min Zyklen | 30-60 min | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1-6 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |