Sense making is the ability to interpret complex information and understand its deeper meaning. This skill is crucial in the financial services sector, where professionals often deal with large volumes of data and need to draw meaningful conclusions to inform decision-making. Sense making helps professionals connect the dots, identify patterns, and make informed, strategic decisions.
Skills Development Scotland identifies Sense Making as one of the Innovation meta-skills. Find out more about ‘Skills 4.0 – A skills model to drive Scotland’s future’ .
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