OODA Loop & Evolutionary Epistemology of John Boyd by Chuck Spinney

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Why leaders watch it

Explains John Boyd's OODA loop and adaptation from a close collaborator, a core framework for deciding and acting faster than competitors.

Chuck Spinney, a long-time associate of John Boyd, presents Boyd's thinking on the OODA loop and evolutionary epistemology. The talk runs about two and a half hours and includes Q&A.

Takeaways

• Orient to changing reality faster than rivals
• Adaptability beats rigid planning
• Mental models must be revised continually

Topics: Military & command leadership, Decision making & mental models

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