The process of defining the components of achieving a desired outcome.

For example, if the desired outcome is a dinner party, the components might be:

• Agreeing the date
• Making sure everyone can come
• Setting the menu
• preparing the food
• arranging babysitters

The practice of forming a concrete mental image of a desired outcome. The idea is that this triggers subconscious creativity to fill in the gaps between here and there.

Defines explicitly what we naturally do when planning anything. David Allen recommends we use it consciously to increase personal and team productivity. If more clarity is required on a project, move up the model. If more action is required, move down the model.