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| Criterion |  Innovation TRIZ |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |