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Archives for April 2017

Get your problems all MOPT up with this problem-solving method

24/04/2017 by Ben Crothers

In the last post, we looked at an easy way to sketch out various aspects of a problem, according to three parts: These three lenses give us a more structured way to approach and better understand a problem space. Step 1: look for clues So where does the MOPT come in? I’ll get to that. […]

Filed Under: For designers and researchers, For meeting leaders and coaches, For project managers and facilitators, Problem solving Tagged With: coaching, meetings, problem framing

How well does your team make decisions? The Decision Tree can help

18/04/2017 by Ben Crothers

Here’s how to use a simple drawing of a tree to help you and your team nut out what sort of decisions everyone should be making, to help build trust and efficiency.

Filed Under: For meeting leaders and coaches, For project managers and facilitators, Visual strategy and facilitation Tagged With: coaching, decision-making, strategy, visual framework, visual metaphor

Here are 4 lines to help you understand any problem

16/04/2017 by Ben Crothers

Spend some time sketching up your problem space in terms of its three parts: rational, emotional and political.

Filed Under: For designers and researchers, For meeting leaders and coaches, For project managers and facilitators, Problem solving, Visual strategy and facilitation Tagged With: coaching, facilitation, problem framing

Get to grips with your Inner Critic

11/04/2017 by Ben Crothers

We’ve all heard it, and you might’ve said it yourself: “I can’t draw!” You can, you just have to kick that inner critic. Here’s a great way how. I’m afraid there’s an elephant in the room. I’ve been putting up these tips and techniques about using simple sketching to help you think better for quite a […]

Filed Under: Fun and creativity, Getting started, Problem solving Tagged With: coaching, criticism, inner critic

Capture images of your drawings like a pro

03/04/2017 by Ben Crothers

There’s nothing better than showing your drawings and sketches in the best way possible. Here are some tips and techniques on how to make them look their best. This post is inspired by one of the questions I had after giving a drawing workshop the other night: what are the best ways of capturing what we […]

Filed Under: Fun and creativity, Getting started Tagged With: Capturing, Scanning

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