Let me put you in the pictureLet me show you what I mean

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Visual Thinkingsolving problems with pictures

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Framingsetting expectations

make it easier, even compelling, to pick up a pen/marker and engage in powerful conversations

Agendasetting perspective

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open, intro

science (why?)

skills (what?)

recording (what? how?)

tips, advice, close

Sciencewhy should I care?

Scienceneuroscience

* neurons - an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information

50% processingpower dedicated to visual input

Data Processing

75% neurons dedicated to visual sense

Data Input

Scienceretention and recall

Doodle Power29% increase inrecollection

Picture Superiority EffectOral 10% accuracy Oral + Picture65% accuracy (>72hrs)

Source: Brain Rules by John Medina

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Skillshave I got what it takes?

Tools

eyes mind’s eye hand+eye

Accessories

whiteboard markers

paper pencil or pen

or

I can’t draw

Visual AlphabetCan you draw these?

#botnapkin

Solving problems

with pictures has nothing to do with

artistic talent.

I can draw

Understand the essenceEnhance dialogueExplore ideasImprove communication

Recordingwhat’s it all about then?

Visual Recording

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graphic recording2

aka. scribing, graphic note taking

Sketchnotesthe art of thinking/listening in pictures and words

Samplesketchnotes

LetteringFramesBullets

ConnectorsPop

PeopleEmotions

Icons

Fundamentalssketchnotes

LetteringFramesBullets

ConnectorsPop

PeopleEmotions

Icons

Lettering Frames

Bullets Connectors

Pop People

Emotions Icons

Quick Referencesix ways we see and show

Who? What?- things, people and roles - portraits, objects

How much?- measuring and counting- charts

When?- scheduling and timing- timelines

How?- how things influence each other- flowcharts

Why?- seeing the big picture- plots

Where?- directions + how things fit together- maps

#botnapkin

Graphic Recordingcollective exploration

Stay Focusedcapture and go

Improve Learningmulti-sensory stimulation visual auditory kinaesthetic

beatbeat

beat

beat

emotional

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Sharingknowledge management

Visual Recording- collect the viewpoints- see what you and others mean- capture your wisdom- increase ROI on speakers and gatherings- custom takeaways and meeting memories

Tips and Advicehow do I get started?how do I improve?

Ed Emberleymake a world

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Starting Outstay curious

Copy - steal like an artist- discover what works for you

Practice - develop active listening/seeing skills

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Make your mark- don’t be intimidated- stop apologising

Look Out/In Up/Down- open your eyes - it’s all around you- signs (esp. if crowds or speed involved)

Referencesbooks, tweeps and video

solving problems with pictures brain

books

dan_roam sunnibrown

loosetooth

davegray

craightonbarman

naceyduarte

rohdesign

austinkeonevalottchen

twitter

online

sunnibrown imagethinkevalottchen

Feedbackchecking expectations

make it easier, even compelling, to pick up a pen/marker and engage in powerful conversations

Go Doodle

Draw Outleave your mark

grab draw post up1 2 3

anything

ThanksTom Kealey

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inspiring people to change the way they workhelping people to SEE clearly and DO smartly

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