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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  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 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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 Wochen | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tags1 shared | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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