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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making OODA Loop | ![]() Operations After-Action Review | ![]() Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | LearningOperationsImprovement | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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