LINKTHINK
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1932 ▶ |
| Object type | Human sciences, Methodology or model |
The coordinated and productive mental activity in a group which has carefully explored the whole field of ideas related to the issue, situation or problem under scrutiny.
J. WARFIELD, who introduced this neologism writes: “With linkthink, members are asked to determine how those ideas that received at least one vote during the Nominal Group Technique process are related… This activity is carried out using a methodology called Interpretive Structural Modelling” (J.N. WARFIELD and C. TEIGEN, 1995, p.32).
This process of establishing linkages can be computer assisted. It normally produces “a graphical structure showing how problems are interrelated through the relationship ”aggravates“ (Ibid).
In this way a “Problematique” is constructed, which represents a global, integrated view of the issue considered.