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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min | 15-90 min daily |
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 | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | PlanningTime managementFocus | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |