70. Keystone Synergies
one of the Metadesign Tools devised in 2007
Tool no.* - Its name
(Simplest / shortest / most accessible / memorable)
A longer, more precise description of this tool from the Tools Page - could be copied into the 'Description' box (above)
How it Works
WHAT WOULD MY CLIENT ACTUALLY HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS WORK?
- Use a name/title that would still work, even without a description of use
- (This used to be called Use of tool)
- It should be presented as a really practical, but generic list of instructions
- A novice should be able to follow these instructions successfully
The Problem That This Tool Addresses / Solves / Informs
WHY DON'T EXISTING METHODS WORK AS WELL? (AND WHAT ARE THEY?)
- (Used to be called Context)
- Why isn't this problem recognized / addressed already?
- This can be a numbered list of different possibilities
Related Tools
WHAT OTHER m21 TOOLS HAVE A FAMILY RESEMBLANCE, OR SIMILAR PURPOSE?
e.g. -
- 1. Peer-to-Peer Topologies
- 2. Cognitive Styles
- 3. etc.
Practical examples
WHAT PICTURES / INSTANCES / CASE STUDIES WOULD HELP THE READER?
- These should be specific and detailed
The Ideas Behind it
WHAT CONCEPT/S INSPIRED ITS CREATION?
- (This used to be called generic properties)
- It may include its purpose / need - i.e. why it was created
Keyword Definitions
READ YOUR TEXT AGAIN AS THOUGH YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT DESIGN/METADESIGN
- Would you understand it if you were the average Daily Mail reader?
- After this, rewrite your page without using (our) technical terms
- Create definitions of words that are essential to the reader's understanding
- Concepts that are essential to the understanding of this tool
Suggestions for Development
WHAT WOULD MAKE THIS IDEA TRULY FABULOUS?
- What needs to be done
- Other possible applications
Provenance
DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHERE THIS IDEA CAME FROM?
- Date that the idea for it surfaced within m21
- Names of m21 members who influenced/inspired it
- Names of other authors/inventors
- Give dates, names, places
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