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| Criterion |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-90 min | Half day | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-5 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | LearningOperationsImprovement |