Freehand Visual Thinking ToolsProgramme DescriptionThe first module empowers participants to become competent and confident in the applications of hand-drawn visual thinking tools such as mapping. Programme Content - Mix and Match - an introduction to each other using a mind map
- A fun challenge - exploring how you currently organise your thinking
- How this matches the way your brain works and the patterns we see in nature - a comparison
- Mind Mapping in three simple steps
- Discovering the organising pattern and principle of the mind: association; ordering your ideas for greater clarity - this is the golden principle of how the thinking skills of memory, creativity communication and learning all work effectively
- Mind Mapping in depth: The Seven Key Principles‘ for building an effective visually intelligent diagram - a practical exploration of all the core elements using a motivating subject as the focus
You will then have the opportunity to choose from a range of options including:- Mapping for note-taking and the importance of editing - getting thoughts into your head
- Mapping for Study and Personal Development
- Mapping for Natural Memory Enhancement – developing a day-to-day practical memory filing system that enhances mental performance
- Mapping for note-making - getting thoughts out of your head – articulating your ideas and expertise
- Mapping for exploring Multiple Perspectives (great for resolving conflict and for preparing presentations)
- Mapping for decision making – choosing a well-formed outcome
- Mapping for planning – eg, time management
- Mapping for managing your contacts - contact planner
- Mapping for managing meetings – de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’
Finally - Mapping the future, your Action plan
Whilst we won’t have time during the module one workshop to cover all these applications of mapping, the templates used are freely available, ensuring that you’ll have every opportunity to find many uses for this great technique in between the first and second day. Programme Outcomes/Benefits- Capture ideas from many sources comprehensively and concisely
- Clarify your own thoughts so that you can organise and structure effectively
- Communicate your ideas in a way that captures other people’s imagination
- Create new levels of innovation, insight and inspiration in your thinking
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