Talk:ASHEN
Do we agree that ASHEN is both a framework and a method? -----Luca OrlassinoT-A-L-K 15:21, 31 March 2021 (UTC)
Is it accurate to say that ASHEN can be used as an intermediate methodological step, within an assembly going from Decision mapping all the way to to Dependency matrix? (the alternative being to represent the whole process within ASHEN, but thus losing modularity) -----Luca OrlassinoT-A-L-K 08:22, 2 April 2021 (UTC)
In ASHEN redux, December 24, 2020, Dave outlines what looks like a separate method, connecting ASHEN with Entangled trios and Flexuous curves, etc.. Should we include / mention this in ASHEN (and how), create something elsewhere, or wait for the topic to be further developed? -----Luca OrlassinoT-A-L-K 05:22, 2 April 2021 (UTC)
User:Sblignaut: Is HARNESS still relevant / worth mentioning as an adaptation of ASHEN? (found in 2007-2009 blogs) -----Luca OrlassinoT-A-L-K 08:51, 2 April 2021 (UTC)
Moved here from page: "Use of a knowledge diary - what was ASHEN collateral was used in making a decision". Consider expanding/rewriting and putting back on page. -----Luca OrlassinoT-A-L-K 08:48, 1 April 2021 (UTC)
Moved here from page: "Can cluster these - divergent/convergent approach". Consider expanding/rewriting and putting back on page. -----Luca OrlassinoT-A-L-K 08:48, 1 April 2021 (UTC)
Alternative Definitions
To compare to current page and see if any key phrases need to be incorporated.... ASHEN is a mnemonic term that represents the following:
- Artefacts: all the existing codified information (or explicit knowledge) currently held in the organisation. Examples include: processes, documents and databases; essentially every
constructed knowledge object that exists external to a person.
- Skills: In this context, a skill is something that I can tangibly measure whether someone has it or not. For example, you can either create a Word document, or you can’t. Skills can be taught, whether through study, or by on-the-job training.
- Heuristics: Guidelines of rules of thumb. We use heuristics to make decisions when we don’t necessarily have all the facts we need. In people with deep expertise in certain areas these heuristics manifest as ‘gut feel’ reactions.
- Experience: Experience is largely self explanatory, although it is worthwhile to note that
experience may collective, rather than individual which makes it difficult for organisations to manage.
- Natural talent: By definition a natural talent is a special ability or gift that makes someone better at doing something than most other people. It cannot be managed, but we can improve our ability to identify and nurture it.