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RPD: A Memoir
John F. Schmitt recounts how the Recognition-Primed Decision model validated his instincts, reshaped his understanding of battlefield command, and helped inform Marine Corps doctrine.
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A Primer on Recognition Primed Decision-Making (RPD)
Experts don’t compare a list of options—they recognize patterns, simulate outcomes, and act quickly, which is why the RPD model emphasizes experience-based intuition instead of teaching abstract decision theory.
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OODA Versus RPD: Reconciling Models of Cognition and Conflict
John Schmitt provides a comprehensive beak down of the overlap and distinct differences between Boyd's OODA model of conflict and Klein's RPD model of cognitive decision making, and describes the contexts in which they are best suited.
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The Next Frontier for Naturalistic Decision Making: A Call to Action
John Schmitt suggests a new frontier for applying NDM principles and provides a landscape of current NDM tools that may be relevant to this emerging area. We are actively seeking input from the community about tools for addressing wicked problems!
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Focusing on the Problem – Part One
In Part One of John Schmitt's exploration of problem solving, he discusses the importance of adequately understanding a problem before coming up with a solution.