Sense-making is a critical task in leading any organization. Establishing the cause of problems (diagnosing) is exceedingly difficult for new leaders; and determining effective solutions (prescribing) is even harder. This exercise helps the new executive to pull apart the business’ core problems, versus causes of the problems, versus symptoms of the problems, versus potential solutions to the problems. It allows new CEOs to gain a 360-degree view of the business and develop clarity and conviction on a path forward.