Visuals for a Better World
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) works to enhance the economic well-being of its members, with the recognition that economic strength can only grow through rich culture, language, and the expression of traditional laws. The FNMPC’s annual report was just released and we’re honoured to be noted in the contributions for the graphic recording … Read more Graphic Recording for Engagement and Reports – FNMPC
It was a great week of public engagement and graphic facilitation about libraries. I’m home from a week asking Calgarians about their public library. Graphic facilitation was a key feature of the public engagement strategy. But you can’t just plonk down a big piece of paper and expect people to give you good feedback. There’s an art to … Read more Engagement about libraries with Graphic Facilitation
This week, I was on the road to engage the public about libraries using graphic facilitation. I’m home from a week on the road asking Calgarians about their public library. Graphic facilitation was a key feature of the public engagement strategy. But you can’t just plonk down a big piece of paper and expect people to give … Read more Engagement about libraries using graphic facilitation
New Report on Data Governance, Justice and Agriculture Data-driven agriculture is rapidly changing the world, and could help us address global food insecurity. But who owns that data, and how is it governed? There is a call for inclusive governance mechanisms for agriculture data, so no one gets left behind. An online panel presentation focussed … Read more Data for Resilient Global Food and Agriculture Systems – GODAN
There’s a crucial meeting before any graphic facilitation project, and it doesn’t get enough attention. This is the humble-but-very-important preparation meeting, with the graphic facilitator, client team and process facilitator. I used to have a checklist so I could resolve the technical questions I needed (what’s the meeting purpose? Where will I set up?) but … Read more Transform the graphic recording planning meeting – to be exceptional
It’s a best practice in our field to share our graphic facilitation work out loud during a session, and give a summary to the room. But these days, I don’t see it happening as much as it could. Early in my graphic facilitation career, I was lucky that my mentors emphasized the importance of presenting … Read more Don’t overlook this step – a graphic recording share back for accessibility
Next Generation Meetings: 8 Wise Practices and Creative Tools Here’s my webinar for Tech Soup Canada: Improve online gatherings and foster connection. Click below for a cheat sheet to download for your phone, with the 8 Wise Practices and Creative Tools I use most. This far into a pandemic, we’ve all changed our perspectives on … Read more A new, free facilitation resource for creative meetings in 2022
I got an email this week that gave me goosebumps. My graphic recordings were part of a final report, and it turns out that when the Big Decision Maker saw the images, she was moved to tears – saying she could “see” the voices in the meeting talking about the impact their sector is making. Yes! … Read more Starting Your Graphic Recorder Career: first projects and wise practices
I got an email this week that gave me goosebumps. My graphic recordings were part of a final report, and it turns out that when the Big Decision Maker saw the images, she was moved to tears – saying she could “see” the voices in the meeting talking about the impact their sector is making. … Read more Starting Your Graphic Recorder Career – first projects and wise practices
Next Generation Meetings: 8 Wise Practices and Creative Tools Here’s my webinar for Tech Soup Canada: Improve online gatherings and foster connection! This far into a pandemic, we’ve all changed our perspectives on what makes a good meeting. Do you find yourself wondering, “What is this meeting about? Is this the best use of our … Read more A new, free facilitation resource for creative meetings in 2022
The organizers write, “Over the past three days, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) gathered Canadians and Indigenous peoples to take a first step in a journey together towards a long-term solution for all of Canada’s radioactive waste.” This virtual event had engagement with panels, keynotes, discussions and breakouts. Including a futurist, Leah Zaidi, who … Read more Radioactive Nuclear Waste Summit 2021
What if evaluation methodologies were about transformational systems change, and deepening social justice? An article in the free, new e-Anthology from the Developmental Evaluation Institute (DEI) features graphic facilitation as a tool for developmental evaluation. Written by Trilby Smith and Natalie Ord from the Vancouver Foundation and the Fostering Change Initiative, Trilby and Natalie shared their … Read more free ebook – Evaluation and Graphic Recording together for social justice
Graphic recording helps us see complex information in new ways. It creates more understanding, helps us hear each other and can connect us to purpose – while inviting in more creativity. After hundreds of online meetings during the pandemic, here’s 10 things I’ve learned about adapting graphic facilitation to an online world. Graphic facilitation can … Read more 10 Things I’ve Learned About Graphic Facilitation in a Virtual World
Graphic recording helps us see complex information in new ways. It creates more understanding, helps us hear each other and can connect us to purpose – while inviting in more creativity. After hundreds of online meetings during the pandemic, here’s 10 things I’ve learned about adapting graphic facilitation to an online world. Graphic facilitation can … Read more 10 Things I’ve Learned About Graphic Facilitation in a Virtual World
The Community Action Team (CAT) Knowledge Exchange (from 2020 – 2022) “aims to accelerate local action being taken to address the overdose crisis through increased connection among and between CATs. This is a virtual space for learning and networking to bring diverse voices together and amplify the leadership of peers.” Here’s some great resources from … Read more BCPSQC: Community Action Teams and the Opioid Crisis