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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Half day | 1-4 Wochen | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 6-30 Experten | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |