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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | ChangeDecisionStrategy | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |