Visual thinking can add some creativity and spark to your work in ways that you could not have imagined! If you are facing a slump or feel like you’re in a rut, we have some ideas on how visual thinking can be incorporated into your workplace and help turn things around!

Start goal setting – Use graphic recording to get a group thinking about vision, goals and next steps.   Ask them what are the challenges they see, and what are the supports? Sketch their ideas on a flip chart or large sheet to display in the office.  

Display motivational quotes – Everyone needs a little bit of encouragement from time to time and creating a fun visual to share is a great way to spread some motivation! Have co-workers submit their favorite quote or mantra to be designed and displayed using sketchnotes. Put the finished product in places they would least expect like inside a storage cabinet or behind a door in the breakroom to give a fun surprise when they discover it.

Ease stress – Zentangle is a great way to doodle while you get your mind off the pressure.  It is proven to help you relax too. Ease that tension in your shoulders with a short break of drawing circles, waves, and spirals.  It doesn’t matter what kind of pattern. After a few minutes, you will find your mind refreshed and ready to go.

Strategize next steps – Gather the team to create a visual timeline of what is to come in the company. This can be a helpful resource and reference point for your coworkers. Your visual recordings can provide an outline, but also a unique way to cross off project benchmarks. When major items are completed, allow for a different team member to draw something that represents a finished step or next move. Engage everyone with a participation piece to the timeline.

Do you feel inspired yet? Check out more ideas on our portfolio through our website!

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Lisa

Visual Thinker | Graphic Recorder | Sketchnote Artist at See In Colors

Lisa Nelson loves combining art with life. She is the Founder and Chief Visual Strategist of See In Colors where she leads a team that designs, facilitates, and captures conversations with hand-drawn pictures. By blending the power of visuals, communication and project management, Lisa helps organization have impact for social change. See In Colors is based in the Washington, D.C. area and serves clients world-wide.

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