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Criterion
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Systems Mapping
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In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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.Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
15-60 min je Zyklus1-2 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-81-83-12
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsSystem Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points
Tagsno overlap
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Argument Mapping
Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map