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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-8 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |
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