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| Criterion |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-90 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |