The meta list of frameworks and visual guides

I have been blogging about strategic and operational frameworks for close to five years now. In the course of that work, I have come across a number of sites that will be of interest to others as well. Some focus on frameworks, some focus on creative graphics, some focus on providing definitions of key business terms. Each has their own unique perspective. So here is the “meta list:”

Visual Literacy

One of my all-time favourites. Scroll down to the periodic table and roll your mouse over the various concepts and frameworks. A great idea!

Quick MBA

One or two pages on some specific topics, usually (but not always) with a relevant graphic. I find the chapters on strategy, operations and marketing the most relevant. 

12manage
A lot of frameworks, again grouped into chapters, similar to 12manage. You need to sign up to actually see the content. 

Knowledge Communication
A site from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, focused more on visualizing knowledge than on basic frameworks.

Mind tools
This site focused on short tools in many different categories (e.g. time management tools, stress management tools), but it also has some interesting strategy and leadership concepts.

Value Based Management

A classical site with a list of concepts and frameworks and a short explanation on each term. 

Business Balls

A quirky site, with everything from cold calling to cockney rhyming slang. Plus they bring you the “quiz of the week.” Look for the section on leadership / management. 

RFFlow

Any questions on flow charting? This is your site. 

Chart it now
This site will sell you PowerPoint and XLS templates for specific format, for something like $20 or 30. But they also provide some relevant background information on some of the concepts. 

Protovis

Protovis is a software designed to provide unique data visualization opportunities. I find the examples that they show fascinating, but I haven’t actually used the software.

Proven Models

A visually very appealing site, very nicely done. The number of relevant frameworks is quite small, but the site provide a lot of details. 

Wikipedia

And if all else fails, there is always Wikipedia.