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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Three Horizons |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Three Horizons helps clarify strategic options across different timeframes. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and investment choices, and captures the result as a horizon map, portfolio view, and initiatives per horizon. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Halbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-5 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Horizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource plan | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |