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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | In early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 20–45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 1-5 | Small cross-functional group |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning |