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Sensemaking has a shadow side: 1. Identify the Mess 2. State an Intent 3. Face Reality 4. Choose a Direction 5. Measure the Distance 6. Play with Structure 7. Prepare to Adjust 1. Never Identify the Mess 2. Adopt Someone Else's Intent 3. Refuse to Face Reality 4. Don't Choose a Direction 5. Never Measure the Distance 6. Stop Playing with Structure 7. Forget Things Will Change
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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It's today! The nerdiest party of the year starts soon. Real messes, real persistence, real sensemakers. Get your ticket last minute and join us now!

https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
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November 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Tomorrow's the day: sensemakers gather virtually to share stories of messes that took time, persistence, and courage to work through. Join us! Tickets still available, but selling fast.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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This is on Friday! See you there!!

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Makesensemess: An Annual Celebration of Sensemaking
Makesensemess is an annual celebration of sensemaking and happens to take place around the publication anniversary of How to Make Sense of Any Mess written by Abby Covert.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Two days until Makesensemess—our annual celebration of how hard (and rewarding) sensemaking really is. Stories of real messes that took time to untangle. Tickets available now!

https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
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November 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Join hundreds of sensemakers worldwide for Makesensemess—our annual celebration of making sense of real messes. Hear brave speakers share stories of complexity, persistence & breakthroughs. Nov 7, 12PM ET. Don't miss the nerdiest party of the year!

https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
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November 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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This Friday: the nerdiest party of the year. Real sensemakers sharing messy journeys—the bumps, bruises, and persistence it takes when time is the critical ingredient. Get your ticket today!

https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
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November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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ONE WEEK UNTIL Makesensemess 2025! The nerdiest party of the year brings together sensemakers to celebrate the messes we've made sense of. Join us November 7th at 12 PM ET for stories, insights, and community.

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Makesensemess- One week until the nerdiest party of the year
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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From our first messy gathering in 2021 to today, Makesensemess has always been about belonging,  not perfection. If you’ve been part of our story, thank you. If you haven’t yet, this is your sign to join us.

Grab your ticket→

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October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Every year, Makesensemess reminds us why we do this work — to feel seen, supported, and inspired by one another.We’ve been making space for sensemakers to belong since 2021, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on November 7.

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October 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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October 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Caption: Join the nerdiest party of the year where sensemakers share real stories of messy projects that took time to untangle. From taxonomy disasters to dating culture confusion—hear how persistence pays off in the chaos.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Tickets are now available for the nerdiest party of the year. We have a true treat for our closing keynote this year. Jasmine Ibrahim, a beloved member and leader here at the club, will be talking to us about what she has learned about helping other people to shine light on their messes.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We’re beyond psyched about this year’s keynote line-up. While we finalize the rest of the program, take a peek at what they’ve got planned—and grab your ticket to the nerdiest party of the year.

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September 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The messiest problems require the most time and the courage to pivot when reality doesn't match our plans.

Join sensemakers sharing their real stories at Makesensemess: https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
True expertise means admitting when you need to start over, not doubling down on solutions that aren't working.
August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We design solutions faster than hearts and minds can follow, then wonder why adoption fails.

Discover how real change happens at Makesensemess: https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
Getting people onboard with change takes longer than creating the change itself—yet we consistently underestimate the human timeline.
August 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Share your moment of shining a light on a messy situation. Whether it was at work, in your community, or personal life, we're looking for stories of bravery when things got complicated.

Apply by September 8th!

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DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL ABOUT A TIME YOU SHINED A LIGHT ON A MESS? APPLY TO SHARE YOUR STORY By September 8 We are looking for stories of bravery in the face of a mess.
August 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Our messiest moments teach us more than our greatest hits ever could.

Experience raw, unfiltered storytelling at Makesensemess: https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
The stories we don't tell—the ones with bumps and ego bruises—are often more valuable than the polished victories.
August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Failure isn't the opposite of progress, it's part of the process we pretend doesn't exist.

Hear honest stories about what recovery looks like at Makesensemess: https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
We need permission to recover whether things go to plan or not, yet most organizations only budget time for success.
August 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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The breakthrough moments happen when we resist the urge to clean up too quickly.

Join brave storytellers at Makesensemess: https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/makesensemess
Real sensemaking isn't about creating tidy case studies—it's about staying in the mess long enough to find patterns that actually matter.
August 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Makesensemess 2025 is November 7th! This year's theme: "It's hard to shine a light on the messes we face." We want stories about brave sensemakers who stood up and said something. Share your story about shining light into dark corners. Apply by Sept 8!
MAKESENSEMESS THE SENSEMAKERS CLUB NOVEMBER 7, 2025 DO YOU HAVE A STORY OF BEING BRAVE IN THE FACE OF A MESS? SUBMIT BY SEPT 8
August 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM