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| Criterion |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-8 | 2-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingDecisionRationale | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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