One of the interesting functions that I discovered, as part of my evaluation of Ayoa, is the dynamic link between mindmaps and tasks. Link between mindmaps and tasks in Ayoa It’s dynamic because you can both break down a mind…
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Bottom-Up and Top-Down Projects
Top-down analysis breaks a concept down into parts. Bottom-up analysis collects together recorded issues to solve together in a project as a group. Moving new ideas into action was about recording positive ideas that you want to implement. But you’re…
Management process – an overview of tools
The management process is a combination of using the right tools, within a process. It requires analysing new ideas, structuring action using an organised method. 1. Management Tools I have a list of business management tools that I use and…
The French Social Security system
This UML sequence diagram maps the observed financial relationships between patients, doctors, pharmacies, social security and medical insurance professionals in the delivery of patient care in France. Patients visit doctors who administer care and advice and prescribe medication or further…
UML analysis of a Transport System
The following UML analysis came from a project to build a database around the activities of a transport association. The organisation transports people in financial difficulty, in return to work situations, with social problems or mobility impaired workers on low…
Service Site Model
This is a UML model of the relationships between potential customers and service providers. The idea is to register both requirements and services provided. This model is part of an overall approach to projects, which is “try and model and…
Problem Solving
The key to solving problems is defining the problem and collating the information relating to it. Initially, try to identify all information without trying to determine too early what the solution might be or what sources are irrelevant. It is impossible to…
Compuprod Case Study
The Compuprod case study for students at my local University college helped to determine the main communication flows within an example company. Each group played a department within the company. The UML diagrams below result from the exercise and the class’s thinking.…
Brainstorm and Structure Cycle
Management documents come in many varieties: mindmaps, issue lists, to do lists, Evernote, process maps, concept maps. How do you manage the vast flows of information in your company and capitalise on the creative juices of people? Are there sufficient…