Sensemaking is best described as:

• A. Sensemaking is the process of predicting outcomes based on data alone; culture and leadership have no role.
• B. Sensemaking is primarily about routine reporting and compliance with procedures.
• C. Sensemaking is about implementing standard policies without interpretation.
• D. Sensemaking is the process of interpreting and giving meaning to events; culture provides shared frames and stories, while leadership guides interpretation and meaning.

Answer: (D)