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The OODA Loop

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Richard Winfield
Sep 24, 2025
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What It Is

The OODA Loop is a decision-making model created by US Air Force Colonel John Boyd in the 1970s. It describes a repeating cycle of Observe, Orient, Decide, Act.
The core promise is that organisations or individuals who cycle faster and more accurately through these stages can outmanoeuvre competitors and adapt better to change.

Core Idea

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