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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 15-200 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |