Observe–Orient–Decide–Act—a decision cycle for fast, iterative judgment under uncertainty; useful when AI accelerates option generation.
John Boyd’s OODA loop highlights that faster, accurate orientation (situational understanding) beats raw speed alone. With AI, “observe” may include more signals; “decide” still needs human accountability for high-stakes calls.
Not an LLM feature
It is a leadership and analysis frame that pairs well with structured reviews and red teaming when evaluating AI recommendations.