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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
Paper illustration for Knowledge Mapping.
Knowledge Modeling
Knowledge Mapping
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.The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work.Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 h1-3 h Setup, laufend1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-813-12
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsPARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveKnowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan
Tags1 shared
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
KnowledgeMappingRisk
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Decision Making
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping