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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | 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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 20-45 min | 10-20 min daily | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-8 | 1 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |