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Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
Paper illustration for Mad Sad Glad
Agile
Mad Sad Glad
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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 a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible.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
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
15-30 min Planung, laufend30-60 min10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
13-101
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus PlanEmotion Board, Themes, Action ItemsDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
Tagsno overlap
PlanningTime managementFocus
RetrospectiveTeamReflection
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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Pomodoro Technique
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
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Eat the Frog