The document discusses using visualization and systems thinking methods to solve problems and sell ideas. It advocates that visualization clarifies ideas and creates shared understanding. Systems thinking brings different perspectives together to find solutions. Powerful questions can ignite creativity and learning. Skilled facilitation helps groups progress collaboratively. Examples are provided of using these methods to understand change, discover value, and sell ideas through opening windows of opportunity. The document promotes these visual thinking tools as effective, creative, sustainable, and scalable ways to engage groups and make ideas memorable.
8. Method
Visualisation
Clarifies an idea and creates a shared language and understanding
Systems Thinking
Brings multiple perspectives into dialog to find workable solutions to
complex challenges
9. Method
Visualisation
Clarifies an idea and creates a shared language and understanding
Systems Thinking
Brings multiple perspectives into dialog to find workable solutions to
complex challenges
Powerful Questions
Ignite creativity and learning, and facilitate strategic
focus and engagement
10. Method
Visualisation
Clarifies an idea and creates a shared language and understanding
Systems Thinking
Brings multiple perspectives into dialog to find workable solutions to
complex challenges
Powerful Questions
Ignite creativity and learning, and facilitate strategic
focus and engagement
Skilled Facilitation
Helps a group move forward with ease in a collaborative way
11. Nearly 75% of neurons in our brain that process
sensory information are dedicated to vision.
Dan Roam - The Back of the Napkin
12. Vision trumps all other senses. We learn and
remember best through pictures, not through
written or spoken words.
John Medina - Brain Rules
19. Four Rooms of Change
Contentment, Denial, Chaos, Renewal
20. 100% Reduction in Stress
Stress - Feeling that I’m on my own
50% Increase in Exercise
Exercise - Long walks with Dad and the Dog
0% Relapse of Habit
Habit - Smoking
25. 50% Reduction in Lead Time
Lead Time - Time to deliver from concept to cash
50% Increase in Throughput
Throughput - Quantity of features developed each iteration
0% Degradation in Quality
Quality - Customer satisfaction
36. 80% Reduction in Noise
Noise - Fruitless conversation, discussion and debate
100% Increase in Creativity
Creativity - Energy, Tension, Ideas, Engagement and Purpose
0% Change in Portfolio
Portfolio - Available products and services offering