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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-8 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | ChangeDecisionStrategy |