Mental Models For Managing Change - OODA

The Inner Game of Change

Welcome to a very special mini-series on The Inner Game of Change. I’m thrilled to take you on this journey as we explore something both timeless and practical: Mental Models for Managing Change.

Now, before we dive into today’s topic, let’s quickly revisit something we mention in every episode — what is a mental model anyway?

A mental model is a way of seeing — a framework that helps us interpret complexity, solve problems, and make better decisions.
You can think of it like a map or a lens. The clearer it is, the more confidently we can move through uncertainty.

In our last episode, we explored Map vs Territory — a model that reminds us to challenge our assumptions and stay grounded in reality, not just in our maps or frameworks.

Today, we’re building on that — because once you’ve seen the difference between map and territory, the next question becomes: How do you move through it, especially when things are changing fast?

That’s where today’s mental model comes in — the OODA Loop.

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Chapters

1. Mental Models For Managing Change - OODA (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Mental Model Recap (00:00:08)

3. Understanding the OODA Loop (00:01:08)

4. Fighter Pilots and Business Leaders (00:02:12)

5. Practical OODA Loop Applications (00:03:09)

6. Weekly Reflection and Next Episode (00:05:06)