Being Concise: Utilize "What, So What, Now What" Structure - Deepstash

Being Concise: Utilize "What, So What, Now What" Structure

  • A framework to organize their thoughts and communicate more effectively. Think along the lines of answering the following questions:
  • What: Lay out the facts and describing the situation objectively. What happened? What was the idea?
  • So What: Analyze the significance of the situation. Why is this important? What impact did this have?
  • Now What: Decide on the next steps. What will you do differently next time? How will you apply the insights?

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