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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Agile Ideal Days |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 5-20 min | 15-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-20 | 2-9 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationEffortAgile | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |