This module will help you to sort your thoughts,
ideas, questions, answerers and tools to use.
To structure it we will use the technique we have
learned during process mapping.
This helps you to do the next steps and to ask the
right questions.
This approach is very helpful for the set up of a
time schedule.
This type of project strategy has helped many Black
Belts/Green Belts carry out project reviews.
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What is a Thought Process Map?
A collection of questions
A graphical presentation of thoughts
A tool for development of strategies
A plan which shows the paths, how the project
will be executed
A documentation of thoughts and process
knowledge which are applied for the solution of
problems and tasks
Highlights threats and barriers, which endanger
the realization of project
A living document!
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Creation of a Thought Process Map
Identification of the project goals.
Development of paths (similar to a
process map) which guide
through questions, answers and
tools.
The paths can be serial and /or
parallel.
Direct questions about the process at the process
experts.
There is no specific format recommended. Use
what ever presents the questions and ideas in a
logical way and supports the project work.
The following examples are for reference.
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® Useful “Tool”
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+ Use rectangles for questions }
+ Rhombus will be used for alternatives or
decisions
+ Review the final flow again and check for
plausibility
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® Thought Map for a Cost Optimization Project
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® Thought Map for a Cost Optimization Project
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Appendix for the Thought
Process Map
Further general and practical
examples
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® Thought Process Map (example)
.. after starting the project. A lot of critical questions and first activities
and approaches and additional questions.
It's more a collection of critical thoughts ...regarding the target
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