Mapping

Arranges components, relationships, and flows into a system picture that exposes dependencies and levers.

Core question: Which components are inside this system from the chosen perspective, and what remains in its environment?

• 1-3 h
• 3-12

Unfolds a central topic into branches, clusters, and open questions until relevant areas become selectable.

Core question: Which major areas, details and relationships belong to this central topic?

• 15-45 min
• 1-10

Clarifies concepts, relationships, and rules by framing the focus question, gathering concepts, and checking gaps and contradictions.

Core question: Which concepts and propositions answer our focus question?

• 1-2 h
• 1-8

Maps critical knowledge, knowledge holders, and gaps so handovers and transfer can be planned deliberately.

Core question: Which critical knowledge exists where, with whom, and at what risk to the work?

• 1-3 h
• 3-12