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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Purposedifferent
Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumHighLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h1-2 h Setup, laufend1-6 Wochen30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-814-101
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsAction Lists, Project List, Review Routine8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
Tagsno overlap
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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