Praise for Visual Meetings
"David Sibbet is the father of visual facilitation. Thisbook finally lets us see meetings as he sees them--aseye-opening opportunities to discover what people really think. David's approach to visually recording and visuallyfacilitating meetings will help you become a better meeting leaderand participant, see a whole new side of business--and a wholenew side of yourself.„ -Dan Roam, author of The Backof the Napkin
“I have experienced the transformative power ofDavid's pioneering visual methods and tools. Open this bookand you will get a clear vision of collaboration in thefuture--groups inspired and energized, tapping into theircollective wisdom to create sustainable solutions: the global brainat work.„ -Meryem Le Saget, Meryem Le SagetConsulting, Paris
“David Sibbet is a genius. Buy this book, and study it, not only for better meetings, but for better organizations, betterteams, and a better future.„ -Alan M. Webber, co-founder of Fast Company magazine
“This amazing book shows you how visualization can bringclarity to the growing complexity around us.„ -BobJohansen, Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future
“This book is like David's workshops--fun andfruitful. Time and again, I have seen the principles and processesdescribed in this book yield a rich harvest among audiences inSingapore.„ -Dawn Yip, Soulbreath ConsultingSingapore
“Visual Meetings is an elegant and immensely practicalguide to transforming group productivity. It provides novices witha fast start to making the most of scarce group time.„-Paul Saffo, Technology Forecaster Visiting Scholar, Stanford Media-X Network
“'What If Meetings Were Really Fun ANDProductive?' Can you imagine? Visual meetings masterDavid Sibbet has done it--put all the competency, wisdom, language, technique, resources, tools, everything you need in onedelightful book?" -Robert E. Horn, author of VisualLanguage: Global Communication for the 21stCentury
Visual Meetings
How Graphics, Sticky Notes and Idea Mapping Can Transform Group Productivity
von David SibbetJust as social networking has reclaimed the Internet for humaninteractivity and co-creation, the visual meetings movement isreclaiming creativity, productivity, and playful exchange forserious work in groups.
Visual Meetings explains how anyone can implementpowerful visual tools, and how these tools are being used inSilicon Valley and elsewhere to facilitate both face-to-face andvirtual group work. This dynamic and richly illustrated resourcegives meeting leaders, presenters, and consultants a slew ofexciting tricks and tools, including
* Graphic recording, visual planning, story boarding, graphictemplates, idea mapping, etc.
* Creative ways to energize team building, sales presentations, staff meetings, strategy sessions, brainstorming, and more
* Getting beyond paper and whiteboards to engage new mediaplatforms
* Understanding emerging visual language for leading groups
Unlocking formerly untapped creative resources for businesssuccess, Visual Meetings will help you and your teamcommunicate ideas more effectively and engagingly.
