Nyckelkategorierna
Nyckelkategorierna, literally “the key categories” in Swedish, is a term used to describe a core set of categories used for classification and prioritization across various domains. The concept is not tied to a single field; it appears in information management, governance, public administration, and organizational analytics. The idea is to identify a concise, stable, and comprehensive set of themes that cover the most important aspects of a domain. The categories should be mutually exclusive as far as possible and collectively exhaustive.
Origin and purpose: Nyckelkategorierna originate from the Swedish practice of simplifying complex information architectures by focusing
Applications: In municipalities and public bodies, nyckelkategorierna guide prioritization and resource allocation. In libraries, museums, or
Examples: Common core domains might include health and welfare, education, infrastructure and transport, economy and business,
Limitations: The main challenge is avoiding category proliferation and ensuring consistent interpretation across teams. Regular governance