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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 5-10 min daily | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 1-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |