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Criterion
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
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In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
15-60 min je Zyklus1-3 h45-120 min
Participantsdifferent
1-82-82-6
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List
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DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
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Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
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Delphi Method