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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Innovation Design Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 4-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 5-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation |
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