3things by Subhan

3Things
How to
Think and
Communicate
In a Short, Simple
& Structured Way
3Things - Subhan Novianda - 1

To All Young Generation ..
Many complex issue can be solved by simplicity .. And Behind a simplicity

actually there is a complex structured engineering.
One day you may have big dream , challenges or issue. By Thinking in a
Short , Simple & Structured way , it will help you to Communicate, solve
or achieve it.
I wrote this book based on my professional experiences in corporate &
Startups . Hope this book can be one of the tool to help you achieving
your big dream.
Jakarta , November 29th 2022

Subhan

TABLE OF CONTENT
01 Overview 02 Techniques to 03 Applied 3Things

3Things Structure 3Things in Wisdoms
Needs - 6 3 Chronologie Technique - 20 Personal - 46

Principles - 13 3 Angles Technique - 28 Social - 54
How-to - 15 3 Area / Scope Technique - 36 Business - 67

1
Overview

Needs : Have you ever been in a situation where.
Suddenly you have been requested3Things
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You meet your boss in an elevator and it is the only
chance for you to meet and talk to him/Her.

You want to communicate your Ideas...
but have no clue what you should start with
and not sure how to present / structure it
You tried hard to explain …
but no one seems to understand

You want to make your presentation / report well
structured & easy to understand by others

You want to share the lesson-learnt of your complex life
experiences into ..
a simple wisdom …
3Things
How to
Think and
Communicate
In a Short, Simple
& Structured Way

PRINCIPLES
01
Short
03 02
Structured Simple

PRINCIPLES
[
Short Simple Structured

All of us have limited We like simple things We like pattern ,
time , focus to the , easy to understand. structure , points.
most important think
that cover most of
the things.

1.
Shortening
3. 2.
Structuring Simplifying

How To :
• Think what are the most

important things
• Simplify it .
• Structure it into Top 3 most
important , 3 pattern , 3 points
or 3 steps , etc.

• What are the most important thing in your life ?
• What are the root causes of ... problem ?
• What are the possible solution for ...?

Let’s Play a Game!
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS

IN YOUR LIFE ???
Family Money Love

• My Spouse • Work, work, work! • Honesty
• My Kids • Happiness • Friendship
• My Parents • Business • And many more..

2
Technique
to
Structure it

1. Chronology Technique
• Water Flow (Step by Step)
• Timing Technique
• Start from the End
2. Three Points Technique

• 3 Point of Views
• Pro, Contra & Recommend
• Problem. Root-Cause & Solution
3. Three Area of Scope Technique
• Geographical Scope
• Functional Scope
• Zoom Technique

Water Flow (Step by Step)
Step 3
Step 2
Step 1
• This technique use sequence from point to another point.
• It explain the steps of an activities or process.
Example : Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Planning Execution Monitoring
Input Process Output

Chronological Timing
Technique
• Chronological Timing Techniques use “time” as milestones.
• Normally it is used to differentiate the era.
• Example :
• The 80’s – The 90’s – The 2000’s
• Past – Present – Future
• Childhood – Teenager – Adult

Step 1
Step 2
Step 2

Start from the End
• In this technique , we start from the end-result / Output / Goal
or Target. Them move backward to how we do / process to
achieve the Output , than move 1 step backward to think what
is needed as Input.
• It uses to give picture of what goals that want to achieve , how
to make it and what needed.
• Example :
Output : Win the sport Competion
Process : We have to practice with the right exercise.
Input : We need talent athlete and the right coach .

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Techniques To Structure It

• Zoom Technique

3 Point of Views)
• The structure of 3 Point of View give information from many angles. Sometime
Required empathy or data to support.
• It uses to explain something / issue from different angles.
Example :
1. An IT Project is considered success , may have different view from each
stakeholders.
Consultant Side It should be profitable
Company side It should add value
Employee Side It should make process easier.
2. Good school may have different criteria :

For Parents Good Curiculum, Good Facility.
For Teacher Good remuneration
For Student Cool class mate , good canteen, no homework

Problem,Root-Cause &
Solution
• ‘Problem, Cause & Solution’ can be used to explain what is the issue , what is the
‘cause’ and what is the solution to solve the issue.
• How to do :
1. Define the problem
2. Explore the potential cause & find the root-cause
3. Think Possible Solution
Example :
Problem : procurement process are slow, How to make it faster ?
Cause:.
- No clear define requirements ( what to purchase)
- Approval process takes time
- Process are manual , paper based.
Solution :
- Implement ERP – Procurement Module. With Release strategy (e-approval)
and catalog

+
-

Options , Pro-Cons &
Recommend
• ‘Option , Pro-Cons& Recommend” technique normally is used in decision making
process or reviewing a proposal.
• How to do :
List option / Alternatives
Explore the Pro & Cons of each options
Recommend things that gain benefit and avoid the contra or find the middle way
Example :
There are 3 ways to go to Bandung from Jakarta
Option 1 = Go by Car
Pro-Cons:
+ Flexible . We decide our own route & speed.
- need to have/rent car , buy gaz , etc
Option 2 = Go by Train
Pro-Cons:
+ Relax , Can sleep .
- Need to book ticket , follow schedule, waiting.
Option 3 = Go by Plane
Pro-Cons:
+ Fastest time travel
- Expensive , still to follow flight schedule. + -
Recommendation / Decision : By Train …

Techniques To Structure It

• Zoom Technique

Geographical Scope
• This technique use location as reference.
Although not 100% precise, It helpful to classified something based on the
geographical position.
Example :
Many Multi National Company , define their business operation as follows
1. America & Canada Region
2. Eropa & Middle East Region
3. Asia Pasifik Region
Indonesia has 3 times region

1. West Indonesia Time
2. Central Indonesia Time
3. East Indonesia Time

Functional Scope
• This technique differentiate something based on functional / departmental.
• Similar with ‘3 point of view ‘ , the different is it view from functional or
departmental
Example :
An ERP software implementation can create Benefit and positive result :
At Finance = To monitor the Cashflow real time

At Operation = To manage operation better
At Human Capital = To Increase employee productivity

Zoom Technique
• Zoom Technique is used to explain the pattern or trend with different level .
• How to do :
1. Zoom-in Start from high-level (big) , To lower level (Smaller)
2. Zoom-out Start from lower level (Small - detail) , To bigger / higher level
Example :
1. Zoom in - In year 2000 Economic Crisis is happen Globally , all over the world. It
impact to Indonesia’s economic as well. In Cikarang , on of Industrial area , many
Multi National company had closed their manufacturing facility.
2. Zoom out - In 2010 , the economic improvement has been increased. Many
companies starts investing again in Indonesia , Asia and globally.

EXPLORE MORE …
A lot of thinking methods that you can explore ,
such as :
• Inductive & Deductive Method
• Critical Thinking
• Lateral Thinking
And more …

3
Applied
3Things in
Wisdoms
Personal
Social
Business

Applied 3Things
Personal
Social
Business

There are three ingredients in the good life:
• Learning.
• Earning.
• And Yearning.
Christopher Morley
To me there are three things everyone should do every day :
• Number one is laugh.
• Number two is think -- spend some time time in thought.
• Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears.
If you laugh, think and cry, that's a heck of a day.
Jim Valvano
There are three ways to get something done :
• Do it yourself.
• Hire someone to do it
• Or ask your kids not to do it.
Malcolm L. Kushner
There are three things extremely hard :
• Steel.
• a diamond
• And to know one's self.
Benjamin Franklin
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are :
• Something to do.
• Something to love
• And something to hope for.
Joseph Addison
Wherever you are, be there totally. If you find your here and now intolerable
and it makes you unhappy, you have three options :
• remove yourself from the situation.
• change it.
• or accept it totally.
If you want to take responsibility for your life, you must choose one of those
three options, and you must choose now. Then accept the consequences
Eckhart Tolle
Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you :
• Love.
• Prayer,
• And forgiveness.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Applied 3Things
Personal
Social
Business

All mankind is divided into three classes :
1. Those that are immovable.

2. Those that are movable.
3. and those that move.
- Arabian Proverb

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge :
• Observation of nature (Observation collects facts).
• Reflection (combines them).
• And experimentation. (verifies the result of that combination).
Denis Diderot
Turn yourself not away from three best things:
• Good Thought.
• Good Word.
• And Good Deed.
Zoroaster
Are three very separate entities :
• Knowing the truth.
• Feeling the truth
• And acting on the truth.
Isabella Poretsis
Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure :
• Acceptance.
• Understanding
• Appreciation.
Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart.
Vera Nazarian
Human behavior flows from three main sources :
• Desire.
• Emotion
• And knowledge.
Plato
There are three methods to gaining wisdom.
• The first is reflection, which is the highest.
• The second is limitation, which is the easiest.
• The third is experience, which is the bitterest
Confucius
If a person dies, then his good deed is Stop except for three things :
• His good giving.
• His utilized knowledge.
• Or Good Children’s prayer
Hadits
Muslim Ibn Al-Hajaj 3Things - Subhan Novianda - 62
I follow three rules :
• Wisdom.
• Compassion.
• And courage
Are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men
Confucius
I have just three things to teach :
• Simplicity,.
• Patience,
• Compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.
Lao Tzu
There are three constants in life :
• change.
• Choice
• And principles.
Stephen Covey
I follow three rules :
• Do the right thing,
• do the best you can.
• and always show people you care
Lou Holtz
Applied 3Things
Personal
Social
Business

Einstein's Three Rules of Work:
1. Out of clutter find simplicity.

2. From discord find harmony.
3. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
- Albert Einstein

The three signs of great men are :
• Generosity in the design.
• Humanity in the execution.
• Moderation in success
Otto Von Bismarck

There are three categories of people in industry :
• The few who make things happen.
• The many who watch things happen.
• And the overwhelming majority who have no idea what
happened.
O. A. Battista
Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life :
• The longing for love.
• The search for knowledge.
• And unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.
Bertrand Russell
Bear Bryant's Three Rules for coaching :
• Surround yourself with people who can't live without football.
• Recognize winners. They come In all forms.
• Have a plan for everything.
"Bear" Bryant
Three simple rules in life :
• If you do not go after what you want, you'll never have it.
• If you do not ask, the answer will always be no.
• If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place.
Anonymous
The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are :
• Hard work.
• Stick-to-itiveness
• and Common sense.
Thomas A. Edison
Life is divided into three terms – that :
• Which was.
• Which is,
• And which will be.
Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present, to live
better in the future.
William Wordsworth
In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words :
• People
• Product
• and profits
Lee Iacocca
Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two :
• Mathematics
• and Music
Frank Capra
About the writer :
Subhan is a Digital Innovation eXplorer.

His professional career start from an IT Engineer to
CIO to CEO of Startups.
He loves to help young generation to discover ,
design and develop their dream.
Subhan Novianda
linkedin.com/in/subhannovianda

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3Things - Subhan Novianda - 1

Many complex issue can be solved by simplicity .. And Behind a simplicity

Jakarta , November 29th 2022

3Things - Subhan Novianda - 3

01 Overview 02 Techniques to 03 Applied 3Things

Needs - 6 3 Chronologie Technique - 20 Personal - 46

3Things - Subhan Novianda - 4

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but no one seems to understand

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structured & easy to understand by others

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Short Simple Structured

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• Think what are the most

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• What are the root causes of ... problem ?

• What are the possible solution for ...?

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WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS

Family Money Love

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2. Three Points Technique

3. Three Area of Scope Technique

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Water Flow (Step by Step)

• This technique use sequence from point to another point.

• It explain the steps of an activities or process.

Example : Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Planning Execution Monitoring

Input Process Output

3Things - Subhan Novianda - 22

• Normally it is used to differentiate the era.

• The 80’s – The 90’s – The 2000’s

• Past – Present – Future

• Childhood – Teenager – Adult

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2. Three Points Technique

3. Three Area of Scope Technique

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2. Good school may have different criteria :

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2. Three Points Technique

3. Three Area of Scope Technique

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Indonesia has 3 times region

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At Finance = To monitor the Cashflow real time

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