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| Criterion |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Facilitation Barcamp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-2 h | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 20-500+ | 4-12 | 15-200 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupLearning |