Applying the Powerful Concept of Meta-Models

During my university studies I got acquainted with the concept of meta-modelling. While at first, it appears to be complex, meta-models and their application turn out to be powerful for structuring and solving problems. In this chapter, I aim to demonstrate to the interested reader that meta-modelling is not complex at all and that it can be applied rather intuitively. With the example of traffic signs, I will try to demonstrate the power of meta-models. Later, I will provide a scientific example of how to use meta-models for making Intellectual Capital Reports comparable. Finally, I will present two use cases from industry – one showing (once more) the power of meta-models, the other one describing limitations in their application that may require further research.