Let me put you in the pictureLet me show you what I mean
Love Spreads, Stone Roses Second Coming 1994
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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
sketchnotes1
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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
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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
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
+46 (0) 738338073 | [email protected] | www.softhouse.se | linkedin.com/in/tomkealey | @tomkealey
inspiring people to change the way they workhelping people to SEE clearly and DO smartly
visual thinker : lean consultant : agile coach
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