Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady Engineer

Mastering Organization: How to Become Effective Learners, Leaders and Problem Solvers


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In this episode, I interview Professor Robert Glushko about the importance of sense making and organizing in our daily lives. We discuss how organizing affects how we interact with the world, the challenges of teaching organizing skills to students, and the role of organizing in problem solving and design. Despite the obstacles, we find hope in incremental change and the importance of problem-solving and focusing on real-world impact.

Show Notes
00:00 Introduction and Overview
03:18 The Importance of Sense Making and Organizing
11:09 The Role of Organizing in Problem Solving and Design
19:02 Applying Organizing Concepts in Everyday Life
35:09 Challenges in Data Standardization
39:10 The Complexity of Government Systems
42:11 The Consequences of Poorly Designed Systems
45:46 The Disconnect Between Academia and Industry
51:41 Overcoming Ego and Focusing on Problem Solving
53:34 Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks

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Make Sense with Lindsay Tabas, The Lady EngineerBy Lindsay Tabas