I love this tool. VisualsSpeak gets into a different part of the brain and triggers differnt thikning. But in a way that still makes sense and is usable and accessible to those of us who are predominantly linear, right-brainers. Most recently I used it in a strategic visioning session with a group of higher education administrators, faculty and staff. The resulting group collage put into a picture what had not been entirely articulated, but was underlying the whole conversation. Seeing it affirmed the group and what they’d been thinking, and the pictures then helped put into words what was central to their vision.
VisualsSpeak is versatile and can be used for many different purposes and in a variety of settings (corporate, education, non-profit and informal settings), which makes it a good investment. They have a good blog for learning about visuals, including a page about why it works and Christine has been helpful as I’ve thought through using VisualsSpeak for different objectives.
Great story Beth. Sometimes I think VisualsSpeak is even more powerful with people who are very linear in their day to day lives, since it gives them the opportunity to communicate and connect in ways they don’t on a regular basis. I love the magic that happens in the room. Glad you are experiencing it too!
Good stuff, Beth. Using the VisualsSpeak ImageSet for strategic visioning is a great way to help people shed some light on what they want to accomplish and to get buy-in since everyone gets a voice in the conversation.
Love your header photograph. Wish I had taken it. Your blog has a nice clean look to it.
Good luck in Dubai!