EXPLANATIONS

Explanation is an act or process makes something

known,

plain,

OR

understandable. An explanation is a set of statements constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the

causes,

context

and

consequences of those facts.  An explanation describes facts in a way that makes them understandable.  The "intent" of an explanation is to INCREASE understanding.  There are a number of nuances and ideas that  make explanations a particularly potent form of communication.  These people seek out UNIQUE and helpful ways to explain ideas to others.  Sometimes the best explainers are people who combine their natural communication style with a focus on standards of their profession.  Great explainers have the ability to picture themselves in another person's shoes and communicate from that perspective.  Creating a great explanation involves stepping out of your own shoes and into the audience's.  It is a process built on empathy, on being able to understand and share the feelings of another.  Only by seeing the world through the eyes of someone else can we help them feel at home.  Imagine a world where every fact was presented as an explanation - complete with context and simple language - with the goal of making facts understandable.  Explanation thrives on being UNIQUE and novel; it succeeds when it helps people see ideas from a NEW PERSPECTIVE.  It is a conscious act that depends on creativity more than a specific formula or set of steps.  You must have a creative mind to create great explanations.  Explanation is more about PERSPECTIVE or orienting yourself around the idea the explanation are CREATIONS MADE OF FACTS, THAT REPRESENT A NEW WAY OF APPROACHING AN IDEA.  Explanation is a creative act that turns facts into

useful,

informative,

and

memorable ideas.