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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations Change Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1-6 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison |