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Communication

Explain a difficult idea with an example

Choose one concept and a familiar situation.

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Done when

The listener can explain it back.

Choose one concept and a familiar situation.

Who this is for

For explanations; examples do not erase important exceptions.

Why this matters

An example provides a shared context to check understanding.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose one concept and a familiar situation.
  2. Explain through it and state where the analogy stops.
  3. Invite a paraphrase and correct misunderstandings.

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