1. Techniques for Structuring Ideas
1.1. Mind Mapping
1.1.1. Visual organization of concepts
1.1.2. Connects main ideas to subtopics
1.2. Brainstorming
1.2.1. Encourages free-thinking
1.2.2. Focus on quantity over quality initially
1.3. Flowcharts
1.3.1. Represents processes or sequences
1.3.2. Breaks complex ideas into smaller steps
1.4. Categorization
1.4.1. Groups similar ideas together
1.4.2. Uses themes or tags to identify patterns
1.5. Six thinking hats
1.5.1. Focuses on different prespectives
1.5.2. Helps structure diverse viewpoints
2. Systems Intergration Methods
2.1. Modular integration
2.1.1. Combines independenlty developed modules
2.1.2. Ensure each module works within the larger system
2.2. Data integration
2.2.1. Consolidates information from various sources
2.2.2. Enables smooth data flow and interoperability
2.3. Continuous
2.3.1. Automates software builds and testing
2.3.2. Detects and resolves issues early
2.4. API- driven integration
2.4.1. Connects systems using API´s
2.4.2. Simplifies communication between platforms
3. Techniques for the Evaluation of
3.1. Swot-Analysis
3.1.1. Strenghts, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
3.1.2. Provides a strategic perspective
3.2. Cost-benefit analysis
3.2.1. Compares costs against potential benefits
3.2.2. Useful for financial feasibility
3.3. Decision trees
3.3.1. Visualizes potential outcomes of decisions
3.3.2. Assists in logical decision-making
3.4. Scoring models
3.4.1. Assings scores to criteria
3.4.2. Ranks ideas based on predefined metrics