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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1-8 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |