headtoflow
Headtoflow is a conceptual framework used in human-computer interaction and cognitive science to describe how internal planning and decision making (the head) translates into ongoing, observable action (the flow). It treats task performance as a two-layer process: a cognitive layer responsible for goals, priorities, and plans, and an execution layer that carries out actions and adapts to feedback in real time. A central idea is that effective performance relies on a robust bridge between intention and action, supported by explicit translation rules, modular task decomposition, and continuous feedback.
The framework identifies several core components. The cognitive layer handles goal formation, planning, and monitoring. The
Operation within headtoflow involves modeling a work scenario by identifying head goals, deriving the flow of
Applications include workplace workflow design, educational settings to teach planning-to-action skills, and AI-assisted systems that map