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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 20-500+ | 1-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |