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JD Solomon
Jan 92 min read
Three Practical Solutions for Effective Communication in Big Decisions
By adopting checklists, seeking third-party reviews, and utilizing the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram, you can greatly improve your communication
JD Solomon
Dec 18, 20243 min read
The Top Fin of the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram
Big decisions take months or years to make, involve an inner circle of advisors, require some math, and evolve through uncertainty.
JD Solomon
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Here's What AI's ChatGPT Says About the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram
It is particularly useful in strategic planning, systems thinking, and collaborative decision-making.
CWF
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Six Helpful Guest Insights on Communicating Public Policy, Women in STEM, and Asset Management
Ask some of the best people you know for their advice. Great stuff bubbles up!
JD Solomon
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Trump Assassination Attempt Provides Example of Essential Visuals for Communicating with FINESSE
The Trump assassination attempt provides several good examples related to the FINESSE fishbone diagram and the I in FINESSE.
CWF
Apr 3, 20242 min read
How the First E in FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management
The first E in the FINESSE fishbone diagram stands for Empathy. These are four tips to help you improve your empathy and empathetic...
CWF
Mar 24, 20242 min read
How the N in FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management
The N in FINESSE stands for Noise reduction. We normally think of noise in four forms–the way people mentally process information, the...
CWF
Mar 15, 20242 min read
How the I in FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management
The I in FINESSE stands for Illustrate. Illustrate includes all the visuals, graphics, videos, and other media used in technical reports...
CWF
Mar 7, 20242 min read
How the F in FINESSE Creates Effective Communication to Senior Management
The F in FINESSE stands for Frame. These are three tips to help you develop the frame. Use “The Greatest Fear” Focusing on your greatest...
JD Solomon
Jun 25, 20232 min read
How the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram Connects to Wagner's Russian Insurrection
On June 23 and 24, 2023, military troops from the Wagner Group pulled out of the front lines in Ukraine and began a march on Moscow to...
Lester Ray Moore
May 23, 20232 min read
Seven Helpful Observations on the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram
FINESSE is a cause-and-effect approach for effective communication when there are lots of complexity and uncertainty. FINESSE stands for...
Lester Ray Moore
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Effective Communication Starts with Listening to Understand
Roy Bennet emphasizes the importance of communication in personal and professional development and the need to work on communication...
CWF
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Know What You Are Talking About
Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who was born into slavery. He believed all external events are beyond our control. Epictetus believed...
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