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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 10-20 min daily | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic |
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