Challenge 

 The primary tool selected to describe the challenge was visualisation . In the past it 

 had proven to be a powerful tool to use in order to obtain buy - in from the relevant 

 stakeholders pertaining to the gold exploration projects I manage . The reasoning 

 behind using visualisation as a tool is gain a common understanding of the situation 

 from various view points as then I allows me to generate the appropriate approach in 

 order to be effective towards obtaining buy - in . The stakeholders I work with range 

 between senior executives , local community leaders and contract managers , these 

 individuals are leaders in their own right and also have their own strategies and 

 agendas which they pursue . It is imperative that I obtain the required and relevant 

 information in order to strategically manage the stakeholders to effectively 

 communicate the context of what the current reality is and what the desired state would 

 be . 

 Selection 

 In order to effectively communicate , I used the visualisation tool , by doing this I made 

 the context tangible as it was key to communicate the complex problems associated 

 with mineral exploration to the stakeholders . By using visualisation as a tool I was able 

 to investigate the possibilities through visual thinking , as individuals interpret audible 

 communication differently in the minds therefore they may have a different visual 

 concept of the problem and how we want to solve it . I created colour coded 3- 

 dimensional ( 3D ) models of the area to be explored for minerals to promote the 

 process of creative thinking . 

 Application 

 By reviewing the historical data I was able to identify patterns and anomalies in the 

 data , these I represented in a visual 3D form with specific colours to provide clarity . 

 Then I used the data to show positive correlations between specific mineral anomalies 

 and gold . This allowed for in depth comprehension of the project objective and allowed 

 the platform to be set for generating a map as to how we can effectively achieve this 

 whilst incorporating the specific requirements of each stakeholder in the process . 

 By clearly illustrating the area to be explored , along with the anomalies that would be 

 prime targets , all the stakeholders were able to comprehend the objective and I was 

 able to obtain buy - in from them . By establishing this platform we could then progress 

 forward to generate ideas as to how we can achieve it . 

 This , however , resulted in another challenge . This challenge was how to get the 

 various stakeholders aligned to achieve the objective . The objective was to explore for 

 gold in the area whilst effectively targeting prime spots to promote the production 

 phase of mining for gold , which would enrich the executive ’s portfolio , the community 

 leaders could get their members employed and the contract managers could supply 

 the required resources to complete the exploration part and then focus on the mining 

 fleet requirements . 

 To align them , I used a second visualisation tool . This time round it was done by means 

 of using simple shapes to create a flow chart of the interaction and agreements 

 required . Each stakeholder had a specific shape , like a square , a circle and a triangle . 

 These were colour coded using the RAG acronym , red , amber and green . Red meant 

 an obstacle , amber a potential hindrance and green meant the interaction was 

 positive . This flow chart also align with key milestones on route to getting the project 

 off the ground . Within the subsections , if there was a red shape for the community 

 leaders , then we would discuss that concern and implement a collective 

 recommendation in order to change the shape to green . This was effective in 

 managing the stakeholders and ensuring collective bargaining on the manner in which 

 to proceed . 

 Insight 

 The insights generated from using the visualisation assisted me with being able to 

 effectively communicate an idea . Individuals are all unique and interpret audible 

 communication into pictures in their minds based on their background , expertise , 

 training and influencers . It is imperative that I mitigate this potential communication 

 barrier by clearly and visually illustrating it . 

 The usage of the design thinking tool to clearly define the what is and the what if 

 phases . By ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with what the current situation is and 

 fully comprehending the complexities and being able to simplify these by means of 

 using visualisation aids . Being able to obtain this and get the required buy - in and 

 commitment for the project , it makes the idea generation to describe the what wows 

 phase easier and then through using the second visualisation of how we function as a 

 collective to promote the what works phase . 

 Approach 

 For the next project , I shall incorporate the whole design thinking schematic with the 

 four phases as loops and then from there link it to the sections we as a collective need 

 to work through . I will spend more time on the graphical representation as the feedback 

 I received on it was constructive but needed some more detail and improved flow 

 mechanisms to smooth out the process . 

 Overall , I used the design thinking process in depth and start using it from the 

 commencement of the negotiations and meetings as I believe it will promote the rich 

 understanding of the project better . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Challenge 

 The primary tool selected to describe the challenge was visualisation . In the past it 

 had proven to be a powerful tool to use in order to obtain buy - in from the relevant 

 stakeholders pertaining to the gold exploration projects I manage . The reasoning 

 behind using visualisation as a tool is gain a common understanding of the situation 

 from various view points as then I allows me to generate the appropriate approach in 

 order to be effective towards obtaining buy - in . The stakeholders I work with range 

 between senior executives , local community leaders and contract managers , these 

 individuals are leaders in their own right and also have their own strategies and 

 agendas which they pursue . It is imperative that I obtain the required and relevant 

 information in order to strategically manage the stakeholders to effectively 

 communicate the context of what the current reality is and what the desired state would 

 be . 

 Selection 

 In order to effectively communicate , I used the visualisation tool , by doing this I made 

 the context tangible as it was key to communicate the complex problems associated 

 with mineral exploration to the stakeholders . By using visualisation as a tool I was able 

 to investigate the possibilities through visual thinking , as individuals interpret audible 

 communication differently in the minds therefore they may have a different visual 

 concept of the problem and how we want to solve it . I created colour coded 3- 

 dimensional ( 3D ) models of the area to be explored for minerals to promote the 

 process of creative thinking . 

 Application 

 By reviewing the historical data I was able to identify patterns and anomalies in the 

 data , these I represented in a visual 3D form with specific colours to provide clarity . 

 Then I used the data to show positive correlations between specific mineral anomalies 

 and gold . This allowed for in depth comprehension of the project objective and allowed 

 the platform to be set for generating a map as to how we can effectively achieve this 

 whilst incorporating the specific requirements of each stakeholder in the process . 

 By clearly illustrating the area to be explored , along with the anomalies that would be 

 prime targets , all the stakeholders were able to comprehend the objective and I was 

 able to obtain buy - in from them . By establishing this platform we could then progress 

 forward to generate ideas as to how we can achieve it . 

 This , however , resulted in another challenge . This challenge was how to get the 

 various stakeholders aligned to achieve the objective . The objective was to explore for 

 gold in the area whilst effectively targeting prime spots to promote the production 

 phase of mining for gold , which would enrich the executive ’s portfolio , the community 

 leaders could get their members employed and the contract managers could supply 

 the required resources to complete the exploration part and then focus on the mining 

 fleet requirements . 

 To align them , I used a second visualisation tool . This time round it was done by means 

 of using simple shapes to create a flow chart of the interaction and agreements 

 required . Each stakeholder had a specific shape , like a square , a circle and a triangle . 

 These were colour coded using the RAG acronym , red , amber and green . Red meant 

 an obstacle , amber a potential hindrance and green meant the interaction was 

 positive . This flow chart also align with key milestones on route to getting the project 

 off the ground . Within the subsections , if there was a red shape for the community 

 leaders , then we would discuss that concern and implement a collective 

 recommendation in order to change the shape to green . This was effective in 

 managing the stakeholders and ensuring collective bargaining on the manner in which 

 to proceed . 

 Insight 

 The insights generated from using the visualisation assisted me with being able to 

 effectively communicate an idea . Individuals are all unique and interpret audible 

 communication into pictures in their minds based on their background , expertise , 

 training and influencers . It is imperative that I mitigate this potential communication 

 barrier by clearly and visually illustrating it . 

 The usage of the design thinking tool to clearly define the what is and the what if 

 phases . By ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with what the current situation is and 

 fully comprehending the complexities and being able to simplify these by means of 

 using visualisation aids . Being able to obtain this and get the required buy - in and 

 commitment for the project , it makes the idea generation to describe the what wows 

 phase easier and then through using the second visualisation of how we function as a 

 collective to promote the what works phase . 

 Approach 

 For the next project , I shall incorporate the whole design thinking schematic with the 

 four phases as loops and then from there link it to the sections we as a collective need 

 to work through . I will spend more time on the graphical representation as the feedback 

 I received on it was constructive but needed some more detail and improved flow 

 mechanisms to smooth out the process . 

 Overall , I used the design thinking process in depth and start using it from the 

 commencement of the negotiations and meetings as I believe it will promote the rich 

 understanding of the project better .
### Output: 