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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |
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