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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |