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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Change Analysis |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | 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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 45-120 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-6 | 1-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |