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Criterion
Four paper collections for projects, responsibilities, resources and archives.
Knowledge Modeling
PARA Method
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
Purposedifferent
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.The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes.Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h Setup, laufend1-4 h5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
11-52-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge ArchiveContext Diagram, Container Diagram, Component DiagramUnderstanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps
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KnowledgeProductivityOrganization
ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
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Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
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A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
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4Ls Retrospective