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Abby Covert's "How to Make Sense of Any Mess: Information Architecture for Everybody" is a practical guide that introduces information architecture (IA) as a fundamental tool for organizing complexity and improving decision-making in various contexts.

The book outlines a seven-step process—identify the mess, state your intent, face reality, choose a direction, measure the distance, play with structure, and prepare to adjust—to help entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals bring clarity and order to chaotic situations. It emphasizes the importance of structured thinking, clear communication, and continuous adaptation for effective problem-solving and achieving desired outcomes.

This podcast elaborates on the initial five steps, highlighting practical approaches to recognizing problems, defining goals, understanding the current state, selecting a course of action, and tracking progress, all within the framework of IA.