Cognitive Scaffold

Preparing your thinking workspace

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MENTAL MODEL · M1033

6W2H

6W2H
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

An upgraded version of 5W1H. Who (who does it), What (what to do), When (when), Where (where), Why (why), Which (which one/choice), How (how to do it), How much (how much cost/degree).

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

- Exhaustive enumeration of elements: When assigning tasks or analyzing business plans, go through these 8 words to ensure no dimension is missed (a simple practice of the MECE principle).

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Anchor fast decisions

Based on "exhaustive enumeration of elements" and "MECE". Adding Which (choice/option) to 5W1H + How much, the eight-dimensional scan ensures no dimension is missed in task assignment or business plans.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

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Source support: Explicit

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