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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | PlanningTime managementFocus | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |