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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 20-60 min | 1-2 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1 | 1-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |