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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-8 | 4-12 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | FacilitationOptionsDecision | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |