RLF Reflection: The “Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act” (OODA) Loop
During the asynchronous session on Thursday, January 14, 2021, Bobby Hobart gave a presentation about the OODA “Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act” Loop, a leadership concept formulated by seminal U.S. Air Force pilot John Boyd. Boyd had been credited with modifying the art of combat flying based on his violence-free and conflict-free combat performance and observations in Korea. Essentially, Boyd formulated a strategic philosophy which centers on the theory that “outthinking an opponent” involves overwhelming them with decision-making.
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