The Process of Sensemaking in Complex Human Endeavors

Abstract

This paper presents an approach to organizing the sensemaking process. The approach uses a set of cognitive constructs that translates tacit knowledge to the focal knowing of the objective world. The sensemaking process is also viewed as a robust method for developing training tools for the battle staffs critical thinking skills for various levels of problem complexities. At each stage of the sensemaking process, we have attempted to illustrate the efficacy of the available sensemaking constructs and paradigms. In addition to training application, the sensemaking process can be used to support knowledge representation for constructive modeling and simulation of sensemaking tasks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA486815

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  • Celestine A. Ntuen

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  • C4I
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