This document provides an overview and summary of key concepts from the book "Clarity First" about gaining clarity. It discusses what clarity is, why it is needed, and how to achieve it. Specific techniques presented for improving clarity include using the "Five P's" of purpose, priorities, process, performance and problem solving. The document also discusses different "types" of clarity in terms of being a clarity pursuer, avoider or blind. It provides tips for writing clear emails and asking clarifying questions. Overall, the document promotes the idea that clarity allows for faster and easier task completion, builds confidence and trust, and emphasizes mindfulness and metacognition as keys to operating with clarity.

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Clarity:
What it is
Why you need it
How to get it
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COHERENCE
PRECISION
ELEGANCE

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PURPOSE PRIORITIES PROCESS PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
SOLVING
PURSING ORGANIZATIONAL CLARITY:
THE FIVE P’S
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…YOU
Organizational clarity begins with…

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8. CLARITY TAXONOMY
Consistently pursues clarity
as both information provider
and information recipient
CLARITY PURSUER
Type 1: Intentional deceit
Type 2: Strategic ambiguity
Type 3: Willful ignorance
CLARITY AVOIDER
Type 1: Unaware
Type 2: Aware; cannot perceive value
CLARITY BLIND
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What is your primary mode of operating?
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Benefits of Operating with Clarity
• Faster to accomplish tasks
• Easier to accomplish tasks well
• Less psychic energy required
• Builds confidence
• Builds trust

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15. Percent Complete & Accurate (%C&A)
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80% 95%50%
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Rework: Correct or Add or Clarify

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20. Do you communicate with clarity? Do you listen for clarity?

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24. You have a right—and a duty—to ask for clarity.
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Primary Modes of Information Provision
• Written
• Verbally
• Non-verbally

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Clarity First: Communication Pathways (Chapter 7)

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Clarity First: Communication Pathways (Chapter 7)
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1. Purpose: FYI or request?
• If FYI – why does this matter to the recipients?
• If request – for information, decision, or action?
2. Background (Concise! Relevant information only)
3. Repeat “the ask”
4. Formatting – numbered sections, bold topics, use
color font or highlighting to emphasize important
information

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Clear Email Tip #1:
State the purpose of the email, then provide details

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Clear Email Tip #2:
Number your items, include a topic, add space

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Clear Email Tip #3:
Highlight Actions/Decisions the Recipient Needs to Take

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P D S A

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35. Clarifying Questions via Humble Inquiry
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• Curiosity vs. judgement
• Open-ended
• What? How? (best)
• Who? When? Which? (when needed)
• Why? (be careful)
• One question at a time
• Avoid leading questions
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Mindfulness:
The Key to Operating with Clarity
Paying attention—purposefully
and nonjudgmentally—in the
present moment.

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THE
CLARITY
PAUSE

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Introduction to
Mindfulness Meditation:
Clarity First, pp. 276-279

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Metacognition
met·a·cog·ni·tion:
medəˌkäɡˈniSH(ə)n
noun
Awareness and
understanding of one’s
own thought processes

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Clarity and YOU

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Y O U
M A T T E R

42. Your Clarity Action Plan
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1. One thing you will do more of:
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2. One thing you will start doing:
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3. One thing you will stop doing:
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What could you
accomplish with
greater clarity?