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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |