Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to do trust falls?

Nope.

What is an OODALOOP?

It’s an acronym for an observe, orient, decide, act loop – a decision-making method fighter pilot Colonel John Boyd used during the Korean War. We gather info, test solutions, and assess so we can rinse, repeat, and succeed.

what does OODALOOP do?

We design and facilitate Strategic Forums and Workshops to enhance U.S. Government (USG) institutional capacity-building, with a focus on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), and fueled by a human-centered design approach, our national security background, and the belief that everyone deserves a seat🪑at the solutions table.

Why do we do this work?

Empathy plus pragmatism is our jam. Gender equity and inclusion of women in national security spaces is our passion. We cut our teeth in a no fail, high stakes environment. Learning how to marry (the underestimated) “soft skills” with hard knocks, academic smarts, and lived experience as a woman in predominantly male environments was foundational. We want inclusive security spaces where diverse voices can drive meaningful change.

What is human-centered design?

It’s a problem-solving approach that puts humans at the center. Empathy with stakeholders is what inspires solutions - rather than solutions being forced upon people from the top down. It incorporates divergent and convergent thinking and experimentation. These interactive, iterative methods can lead to incredible transformation - and way more interesting workshops and meetings. Learn more here.