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Criterion
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Paper illustration for Trade-off Analysis.
Decision Making
Trade-off Analysis
Purposedifferent
For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 limited resources, quality, speed, cost, and risk almost always compete with each other. Trade-off Analysis makes these tensions explicit and prevents decisions from producing hidden side effects.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-120 min45-90 min15-60 min je Zyklus45-120 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListDecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesTrade-off Matrix, Criteria List, Decision Rationale, Accepted Downsides
Tagsno overlap
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
TradeoffsDecisionCriteriaOptions
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