Overview

For every complex problem there is always a simple solution. And it is wrong.

Henry Louis Mencken (1880 1956), American editor and critic

Chapter Five Learning Objectives

• See how abstractions are used to allow people to make appropriate use of things that are not complete.

• Understand why humans perceive things differently, based on their unique abstractions.

• Learn the five key requirements for successful collaboration.

• Build effective listening habits to promote successful collaborations.

• Learn to take personal responsibility to protect your most vital information.

For data to become information, it requires two things:

1. A logical form or arrangement

2. A context that is meaningful or at least relevant to the user