How do humans communicate?
…or, rather – how do humans communicate well / effectively / influentially ?
… how can we make sense to each other?
I heard Lynne Cazaly speak today at the Future of Leadership (#FOL2016 if you are hashtag-inclined) – talking about this last point …
And now I’m pondering the question …
How do I make sense to you?
Because making sense to others is ultimately how I can influence – guide … lead.
Lynne’s idea (as I understand it) sees sense-making in three parts.
One of the elements below is an absolute necessity in all sense-making operations and each operation requires a minimum of two elements …
- Map
- Model
- Mojo
Start with a map – give context through image.
Where were we, where are we now and where are we going? Sketch directional signposts. How are we going to get there ? Pencil images. What’s stopping us ? Draw a picture.
Think about using models … to show what it’s going to look like once you get there … or how you’re going to get there … or to connect ideas …
Again – draw it – don’t tabulate, graph, chart or dot point … doodle, outline, illustrate or render …
And then … harness the mojo …
mojo (n) : A magic charm, talisman or spell; influence, especially magic power
It is the mojo that is the required element …
Because it is interesting … if not beguiling …
… and ‘interesting’ is the step towards connecting …
… and making sense is all about connecting …
We can connect by words … but possibly pictures and emotions are more powerful.
The irony in writing this idea down.
Notes on Curiosity 