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Mental Model Calibration
Align Internal Maps
Making internal models visible, comparing them, and refining them against reality.
Practice Area > Knowledge Structures
Design methods that shape how knowledge is structured so people can find it, understand it, and use it in real work.
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Ontology-Centered Practice
Shape Shared Meaning
Designing shared concepts, relationships, and boundaries so knowledge can flow.
Understand Knowledge Structures
Design Knowledge Structures
Knowledge structures define how ideas are named, related, and made usable. They are not just categories or taxonomies; they are the scaffolding that makes understanding possible across people and systems. This practice area focuses on making relationships between concepts explicit, aligning how people understand the system, and designing structures that support reuse and continuity.
