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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tags1 shared | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | SensemakingDecisionRationale | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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