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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Decision Making RAPID |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | DecisionRolesGovernance | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |