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Lotus Diagram Overview. A lotus diagram is an analytical, organizational tool for breaking broad topics into components, which can then be further organized, analyzed or prioritized.
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Lotus Diagram Overview • A lotus diagram is an analytical, organizational tool for breaking broad topics into components, which can then be further organized, analyzed or prioritized. • It is a picture of the separate components of a topic. It provides a common understanding of the components of the topic.
What is a Lotus Diagram • A visual of the components of a whole • Organizational tool for: foster thinking, analyzing, prioritizing, categorizing
When? • Teams or individuals need a process for organizing and prioritizing components of a larger whole • Examine complex systems • Organize thoughts • Organize brainstorming around a theme or topic
Why? • Defines the topic being studied • Fosters thinking skills • Organize ideas • Identify relationships
The lotus was used to gather information for a research project. It was colored coded to differentiate between topics.
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