Which Framework Should You Use?
What's your primary need right now?
OODA Loop
Fast decisions in crisis. Observe ā Orient ā Decide ā Act.
When: Competitive crises, market shifts, urgent situations.
DMAIC Framework
Data-driven improvement: Define ā Measure ā Analyze ā Improve ā Control.
When: Process efficiencies, continuous improvement, data available.
Root Cause Analysis
Drill down 5 levels with "Why?" to get to true root cause.
When: Recurring failures, surface symptoms vs real cause.
Pre-Mortem Analysis
Assume failure. List why. Prevent those failures now.
When: New initiatives, strategic launches, early risk uncovering.
First Principles Thinking
Break into foundational truths. Rebuild from ground up.
When: Conventional approaches fail, innovation needed.
Six Thinking Hats
6 perspectives prevent groupthink. Parallel team thinking.
When: Team alignment, preventing groupthink, balanced decisions.
Decision Tree Analysis
Map choices, probabilities, outcomes. Show expected value.
When: High-stakes decisions, multiple options, uncertainty.