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Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLow
Timedifferent
15-30 min Planung, laufend1-3 h15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
12-81-3
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
Tagsno overlap
PlanningTime managementFocus
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis