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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Knowledge Modeling Ontology Design Patterns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | The NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | Ontology Design Patterns provide reusable building blocks for recurring modeling problems. The method brings structure to the search for clean concepts, relationships, and roles. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h pro Pattern |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 1-8 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Selected Patterns, Adapted Schema Fragments, Pattern Documentation |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | OntologyPatternsReuseSemanticModeling |