Information becomes useful when people can act on it.
Technology supports the people doing the work, bringing information together so teams can see progress and make informed decisions.
A CONNECTED WAY OF THINKING
Every signal. A stronger connection.
Follow the connections. From a conversation to context, from context to a useful next step.
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OBSERVEUNDERSTANDACT
Observe↗
Start with what is happening.
A question asked repeatedly, an unclear message or a change in the setting can all provide useful context. Begin with the observations that matter to the campaign objective.
Questions from conversations
Context from the setting
The campaign objective
A signal worth noticing
Understand↗
Bring the pieces together.
An observation becomes more meaningful when viewed in context. Consider what it tells you, what remains uncertain and where another conversation is needed.
Shared definitions
Relevant context
Questions worth exploring
A connection worth understanding
Act↗
Turn understanding into a next step.
Use what has been learned to decide what to clarify, discuss or improve. Technology is most valuable when the information supports the people doing the work.
Consider the setting, audience and purpose behind an observation.
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Share understanding
Present information in a way the people involved can interpret.
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Review the decision
Return to the original question and assess what should happen next.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Good questions. Clear starting points.
Where should a reporting conversation begin?+
Start with the decisions you need to make. The campaign objective, the people using the information and the questions they need answered provide a useful starting point.
Can we discuss our reporting requirements?+
Yes. Bring the questions you need reporting to answer, the intended audience and any existing formats to the campaign discussion. The appropriate scope can then be explored.
Does technology replace the human conversation?+
The purpose is to support people with useful information. The interaction itself still depends on listening, clarity and judgement.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
What would you like to understand better?
Start with the questions your team needs to answer. We can discuss the information that would be useful.