Systems Thinking is a framework for understanding complex interrelationships within a system, focusing on how different parts influence one another within the whole.
The OODA Loop is a decision-making framework that helps individuals and organizations navigate complex and dynamic environments by cycling through four steps: Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act.
The goal-setting theory, developed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, emphasizes that specific, challenging goals, combined with commitment, feedback, and task complexity considerations, lead to higher performance and increased motivation.
WOOP is a framework for achieving goals through mental contrasting—imagining desired outcomes and identifying obstacles in advance to stay motivated and resilient.
The Kaizen model is a continuous improvement philosophy focused on small, incremental changes to achieve significant long-term results.
Lewin’s model outlines three steps for effective change management: unfreezing current behaviors, implementing change, and refreezing to stabilize the new approach.
PDCA is a cyclical framework for continuous improvement, emphasizing planning, execution, evaluation, and adjustment.
The Cynefin framework helps decision-makers categorize problems into five contexts (Simple, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, and Disorder) to determine the appropriate response.
Agile is an iterative approach to project management and software development that focuses on flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Design Thinking is a user-centered, iterative process that focuses on empathy, problem definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing to develop creative solutions.
SOLER is a nonverbal communication model encouraging active listening through Sitting squarely, an Open posture, Leaning in, maintaining Eye contact, and Relaxing.
The Four Zones of Proxemics defines four personal space zones—intimate, personal, social, and public—that impact communication and comfort levels.