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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |