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20 Thinking-Model Templates

From Cornell Notes to SMART Goals — pick the right framework for the moment

Free note
No fixed structure — write Markdown freely from a blank page
Cornell Notes
Three-section layout (notes / cues / summary), perfect for lectures and meetings
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5W2H Meeting Minutes
Why / What / When / Where / Who + How / How much — structured decisions
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Six Thinking Hats
White / Red / Black / Yellow / Green / Blue — multiple viewpoints on one topic
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Eisenhower Matrix
Urgent/important quadrants — prioritize tasks and stay in control of your time
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Monthly Plan
Goals, milestones, key tasks and review for a solid monthly cadence
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Weekly Plan
Weekly priorities, daily focus, time allocation plus Sunday review
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Daily Plan
Top 3 today, time blocks, and evening reflection
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WOOP Thinking
Wish – Outcome – Obstacle – Plan — turn wishes into executable plans
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RIDE Persuasion Model
Risk / Interest / Doubts / Effect — persuade others systematically
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PREP Speaking Model
Point – Reason – Example – Point — deliver a convincing pitch
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4D Work Method
Do / Delay / Delegate / Delete — triage any to-do list
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Empathy Map
Think / Say / Do / Feel — build a 360° understanding of your user
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SMART Goal
Specific – Measurable – Achievable – Relevant – Time-bound — actionable goals
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GRAI Retrospective
Goal – Result – Analysis – Insight — retrospectives that produce real next steps
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McKinsey Trust Equation
Trust = (Credibility + Reliability + Intimacy) / Self-orientation — assess and improve workplace and personal relationships
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Onion Model
8 layers from behavior to self — peel through coping styles, emotions, beliefs, and longings
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STAR Project Report
Situation – Task – Action – Result, tell any project as a clear timeline
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FOSSA Communication Model
Feelings – Objectives – Situation – Solutions – Action: handle emotions first, then problems
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CORE AQ Model
The LEAD four steps — Listen, Explore, Analyze, Do — to face adversity and build Control, Ownership, Reach and Endurance
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