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MENTAL MODEL · M8396

Concentric Circles Model

Concentric Circles Model
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Core circle: the most important or fundamental elements. Peripheral circles: secondary or derivative elements. Hierarchy: influence decreases from the inside out. Scaffolding role: prioritization visualization. Helps identify core and periphery, used in stakeholder analysis, cultural models, security architecture, and other scenarios.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Prioritization visualization. Helps identify core and periphery, used in stakeholder analysis, cultural models, security architecture, and other scenarios.

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Anchor fast decisions

The Concentric Circles Model places core competencies at the center and expands related products/businesses outward, emphasizing related diversification around the core.

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