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| Criterion |  Agile WSJF |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many tasks compete for the same capacity, it orders work by economic impact. It makes time lost, benefit, and effort comparable together. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Ranked Backlog, Cost-of-Delay Assumptions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | LeanEconomicsSequencePrioritization | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |