Graphic recording makes conversations visible. Using words and pictures, the group’s output is captured live on large wall charts. This visual approach…
- Increases participation
People see their contributions acknowledged - Increases creativity
Participants use visual, big-picture thinking - Increases group memory
Everyone remembers and makes links by looking at the chart - Increases ownership
Participants are directly involved in creating the record of the meeting
Each graphic facilitator develops their own style. Erin has been greatly influenced by his interaction with David Sibbet – his style is intellectually rigorous and information-rich with a strong emphasis on structure.
The resulting charts are a tangible "product" of the meeting – groups are generally thrilled with what they have produced, and often compare the charts to the more traditional butcher's paper or typed records. The charts form a permanent visual record of the meeting – they're displayed, used in subsequent meetings, and travel to other places. They're also photgraphed and made available electronically to clients and participants via our Client Zone.
Graphic templates are pre-drawn wall- or table-sized charts used for small group work. Each template is designed for a specific purpose and guides the group through the steps necessary to complete the exercise and contains space for participants to write in their outcomes. The finished chart is an attractive and structured piece of work that can be used to report back to the larger group via a presentation or gallery – and it can be further developed post-meeting. We've designed our own set of templates for tasks like strategic planning, and custom-design templates for more specialised tasks as required.
Talk to us if you'd like to purchase custom-designed templates for your next meeting.
We've all seen movies of control rooms with their large information panels. Our Info-walls are based on the same principle – making key information easily available to the group via large wall charts and displays. Information is available at a glance to individuals, groups can discuss the data, and the charts can be annotated to record changes, comments and questions. Whether it's budget scenarios, proposed changes to government policy, maps, or project options, info-walls are more conducive to group work than individual sets of notes.
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