OODA loop — Gordon Brander
A strategic thinking framework developed by Colonel John Boyd, USAF. Since the theater of war is constantly changing, OODA treats decision-making as a control theory problem. You're constantly measuring and readjusting to trend toward your goal — which might be moving. OODA values agility as a strategic advantage. Questions: To understand is to know what to do. And also: solvitur ambulando. More: © Gordon Brander, 2023. @gordonbrander. Published with Lettersmith.
Observe Orient Decide Act A strategic thinking framework developed by Colonel John Boyd, USAF. Since the theater of war is constantly changing, OODA treats decision-making as a control theory problem. You're constantly measuring and readjusting to trend toward your goal — which might be moving. OODA values agility as a strategic advantage. Questions: What phase of the OODA loop am I in now? Refocus tactics on that phase. What are my go-to-tools for observation? What tools do others use? How do I orient when faced with a new problem space? Is it better to make decisions quickly or…
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