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| Criterion |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Systems Thinking Theory of Change |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | Theory of Change translates a desired impact into a traceable chain of change. It makes assumptions, intermediate goals, and measurement points visible before a program is rolled out at scale. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-6 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tags1 shared | ChangeDecisionStrategy | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |