One of the key goals of any knowledge management system is not only to structure information, but also to create connections between knowledge elements. In the Conoted application, this process is divided into three important steps: structuring, linking, and most importantly, building a network of experts. It is the third step that makes the system truly unique and effective, because it is not limited to just links between notes. It is linking with the entire knowledge system, which are experts.
Step 1. Structuring through tags
At the first stage, notes in the application are structured using tags. This helps the user organize their thoughts and ideas, grouping them by topics and areas. Tags create the basis for further analysis and linking, facilitating the quick search for the necessary information and enriching the overall volume of knowledge.
Step 2. Linking notes
Next, the application provides the ability to link notes to each other. This happens both automatically (based on topics and keywords) and manually — the user decides which notes should be combined by meaning. This step helps to form a more holistic picture of knowledge. For example, one note can be linked to several others, creating a network of interconnected ideas that help to understand a topic or problem deeper.
Step 3: Connect with People: Find Experts
- The most important step is linking notes to people, because they are the bearers of knowledge. In this process, the application works as a tool for identifying experts. When notes are linked not only to other notes, but also to other users, this turns the system into a more complex and meaningful knowledge network.
- An expert is not just a person who wrote a note on a topic close to yours. He or she is a bearer of a whole complex of knowledge, experiences and thoughts that can enrich you with new ideas and suggestions. By connecting with such people, you not only gain access to their notes, but also to their thinking, approaches, solutions. In essence, connecting with an expert is not just access to their individual information, but an outlet to a holistic knowledge system that can significantly accelerate and improve your own learning and development.
The Importance of an Expert Search System
In today's world, the volume of information is growing at an incredible rate. It is important not only to structure it, but also to find those who deeply understand certain topics. When you connect your note to an expert's note, you get more than information - you get the opportunity to understand it more deeply and broadly, thanks to the fact that the person you are connected to has already gone through this path. Experts in the Conoted app become knowledge guides and help other participants in the system navigate complex issues faster.
Conclusion
Linking notes to other notes is an important step in understanding information, but connecting with experts takes working with a knowledge system to a new level. It allows you to not only collect data, but also use it in the context of the experience and wisdom of others, which significantly speeds up the learning and problem-solving processes. Conoted creates a space where knowledge becomes a dynamic and active network and experts become key figures in this network.