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| Criterion |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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 disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 2-8 h | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 2-5 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |