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This is Part 3 in the "I Think I Might be Autistic" series.  ----- Working my way through The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, I found myself revisiting moments in my life that had been confusing, painful or traumatic. Suddenly, so much of my life made sense in the context of aspie traits. Difficulty making…

Upon launching this blog a few years ago, I suggested that the purpose of these reflections was to help not-for-profit professionals ‘take care of the present’. See the header image above. Many thought leaders have drawn attention to the central importance of the present moment. These observations have emphasised that the present moment is the…

A better understanding of the dynamics of sensemaking interactions between directors in the board room, between directors and managers, and between managers and staff, is likely to improve your nonprofit's governance and organisational effectiveness. Schemas everywhere Insights regarding 'schemas' (sometimes called 'frames') from the fields of Psychology and Sociology can help us in this undertaking.…

Explains and visualizes concepts with flowcharts, mindmaps and sequence diagrams.

By Linda Fisher Thornton Leadership is not easy. Leaders need to be inspired to lead with positive values while dealing with the goals and expectations of multiple stakeholders. Here are the previous posts in the series if you missed them: Ready to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good)? Part 1 (Improve Accountability) Ready to Change…

Strategic thinking in business isn't what it used to be. To thrive in today's business world, leaders need to use a new type of thinking that is broader than traditional strategic thinking, that includes  "...ways of seeing and acting that acknowledge that the world is a chaotic, deeply interdependent place, a place that won’t yield to…

The Ladder of Inference is a systems thinking tool that can help us identify the thinking process that we go through, usually without realizing it, to get from a fact to a decision or action. The thinking stages can be seen as rungs on a ladder. The Ladder helps us to: Becoming more aware of your own thinking and reasoning (reflection); Making your thinking and reasoning more visible to others (advocacy); Inquiring into others’ thinking and reasoning (inquiry).

If you have the early warning you can better prepare and act.

Learn more about Slow Reveal Graphs: an instructional routine that promotes sensemaking about data.

Sensemaking can be overlooked as a key leadership skill but is critical for navigating complexity.

Created by NextD Cofounders GK VanPatter & Elizabeth Pastor as part of the ReRethinking Design Series of sensemaking models 2005-2013. For more mod...

Having fun: Take two letters of the word conversation, switch them around and you have another word linked to the first = conservation ... it's about SV - significare values... thanks for playing along! #wellth #decisionmaking #legacy #sensemaking

Often we get caught up in talk of design thinking, sensemaking and synthesis. While moving post-it notes to sort things out is sometimes a necessary means to an end, it always warms my heart to see some real design DOING. There is something so authentic about a designer just getting...

INFORMATION is a node KNOWLEDGE is a connection SENSEMAKING is a process of making connections WAYFINDING involves social and environmental cues to navigate information UNDERSTANDING is an emergent property of a Network Connecting the Dots You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. - Steve Jobs #quantumthinker #finance #health #philosophy #psychology #technology

Decision-making and sense-making While much of our focus is on problem-solving and decision-making when we reflect on non-profit governance, without effective sense-making, boards will be likely to make poor decisions. Good decision-making could therefore be considered somewhat dependent on good sense-making. Individual or personal sensemaking When we engage in sense-making we are "structuring the unknown"…

Traditional leadership development tells us that 70% of learning happens through on-the-job experience, 20% though feedback, and 10% through formal training. Research conducted over the past three years points to an alternative — and, we believe, more effective — framework for the process that emphasizes three actions: sensemaking, or understanding how the business world and the organization works around you; experimenting, or testing ideas; and self-discovery, or figuring out your own identity in the workplace. When implemented at HSBC this framework enhanced participants’ development. The experiment also pointed to new best practices for hybrid leadership development:  programs should be iterative and experimental, embedded in day-to-day work, supported by coaching, and span all modes of delivery from all-virtual to fully in person.

Handmade American Walnut Expanders, Dumbbells, Push-Up Bars & Massage Ball Set. This American Walnut Ultimate Workout Set is the ultimate for your workout needs. With three different expanders, a set of dumbbells and push-up bars, and topped off with a thermal massage ball for recovery, you'll have everything you need for huge range of resistance-based exercises. The three expanders included in this set have been designed with careful consideration to ensure durability and an ergonomic experience. The single expander can be attached to a door handle, secured under a door, or wrapped and knotted around a solid object such as a table leg to hold it in place - it's perfect for single-handed use. The double expander can be used in a myriad of ways. It can be used by wrapping it around a solid object or stepping on the elasticized band and using double-handedly. While the extra-long expander can even be used as a rower. It can also be shortened by wrapping the band around the handles to increase resistance. The dumbbells feature a minimalist design with maximum functionality. Made with a weighted iron core and encased with a natural American Walnut exterior, these weights are both strong, and aesthetically pleasing. While the set of Canadian Maple push-up bars feature a minimalist design with maximum functionality and strength. They are designed to help you achieve the perfect push-up every time, helping to enhance your push-up workouts without straining your wrists or forearms.  To top the set off, is the beautiful, minimalist massage ball. This is perfect for treating localized pain and trigger points to support and aid in recovery after a workout. The hollow container is made of stainless steel, and can be filled with warm water up to 80ºF for a soothing, warming, targeted massage. Complete with a velvet-lined, birch plywood storage box case, this set is perfect for organising your exercise gear in the most stylish way possible. The beautiful appearance and functionality of the American Walnut Ultimate Workout Set ensure years of everyday use, whether in your home, office, or studio space.    Where it comes from   The Berlin-based designers of these minimalist exercise pieces believe in a return to the natural form and combine high-quality design with sustainable materials such a wood and cork. In the Kenko studio, sleek, clear lines and geometric shapes are combined with pure functionality to create a new vision for high-quality health and fitness equipment.   How to Use   These stunning pieces are the ultimate for resistance training without overlooking the all-important recovery. The expanders are exceptional for strengthening and toning arms, shoulders, back, and legs and with all three Kenko expanders included, you can pick and choose between them for the perfect match to each exercise. The uniquely modern dumbbells are perfect for a range of exercises for the whole body— especially for biceps, triceps, shoulder, and back. All the exercises you would complete with regular dumbbells, you can now complete with incomparable style. While the uniquely sleek and modern push-up bars can be used as a stable base for your push-ups. The circular base helps to spread out your weight evenly so you can maintain better balance throughout the entire workout. Furthermore, they can also be used with the ring facing up, to further challenge your core stability during your workout. Finally, the cork-covered length of this massage ball can be used to roll over tired or stressed muscles, while the rounded, stainless steel end is great for targetting more specific areas, assisting to soothe them and help them recover quickly. This piece can be used as-is for a relieving cold massage, or filled with warm water for a soothing, relaxed experience. Each individual piece in this set is aesthetically pleasing in its own right but combined, and presented in such a timeless and elegant display box, these Kenko pieces become so much more than exercise pieces; they make a beautiful and minimalist decor addition to any space.   Details   Specifications Materials: Walnut, maple, brass, iron core, stainless steel, cork, rubber band core with PE coating, birch plywood, velvet. Weights: 1kg. Purchase includes 2 (two) dumbbells of 1kg weight, 1 (one) single expander, 1 (one) double expander, 1 (one) extra-long expander, 2 (two) Canadian Maple push-up bars, 1 (one) massage ball, and a display case.   Connection to Nature   How you connect with this item Nature views - Textured touches The way your home looks has a direct effect on your emotions and perceptions. Being made of walnut wood, a natural occurring element, this workout set has aesthetically pleasing stimuli, encouraging processes of exploration and sensemaking, which attract and hold a person’s attention effortlessly and to some extent involuntarily. On the other hand, the smooth walnut in this workout set invites human touch. This invitation for further exploration motivates learning and successive sensorial engagement. Shipping    Shipping Times   Europe: Delivery within 5-7 days Outside of EU: 7-15 days