📄 11 — OODA Loop
Definition
A rapid decision cycle: Observe → Orient → Decide → Act.
When to Use
• Fast‑changing environments • Real‑time decisions • Competitive or adversarial situations • Situations requiring rapid iteration
How It Improves Reasoning
It shortens reaction time and improves adaptability by continuously updating your mental model.
Steps
- Observe: Gather data.
- Orient: Interpret the data using context.
- Decide: Choose the best action.
- Act: Execute and feed results back into the loop.
Example
A company adjusting pricing in response to competitor moves.
Prompts
• “Run an OODA loop on this scenario.” • “Identify where this decision cycle is slow or stuck.”