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As the problems businesses face become more complex and ambiguous, visual thinking is growing in importance as a set of tools to help analyze, understand and solve them. Visual thinking includes numerous techniques for capturing and sharing information and ideas in non-linear form, including diagramming, sketching, infographics and graphic facilitation – and yes, even mind mapping.<\/p>\n

This new collection of resources will help you better understand the fast-growing field of visual thinking and how it can be employed in a business setting to bring clarity, make better decisions and envision new opportunities.<\/p>\n

Overall benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The key benefit of communicating visually with others <\/a><\/p>\n

Strategies for sharing visual information with others<\/a><\/p>\n

Why communicate visually?<\/a><\/p>\n

The case for using visual thinking with work teams<\/a><\/p>\n

3 benefits of visual thinking in meetings<\/a><\/p>\n

How much of a visual thinker are you? Take this quiz to find out<\/a><\/p>\n

How to rethink your business \u2013 visually<\/a><\/p>\n

6 valuable types of visual maps for business<\/a><\/p>\n

The top 10 visual thinkers on Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Diagrams and infographics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Create a process flow map for complex projects<\/a><\/p>\n

Visual thinking at work: How I used SmartDraw to communicate the essence of a complex product<\/a><\/p>\n

12 useful business diagrams you can create with SmartDraw\u2019s flow chart tool set<\/a><\/p>\n

5 ways studying infographics can make you a better mind mapper<\/a><\/p>\n

7 reasons why diagramming software doesn\u2019t do mind maps well<\/a><\/p>\n

Graphic facilitation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

20 powerful business uses of graphic recording and facilitation<\/a><\/p>\n

Effective graphic facilitation offers an important lesson for mind mappers<\/a><\/p>\n

Books and training on visual thinking<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

8 recommended books on visual thinking<\/a><\/p>\n

Top 10 books on visual thinking<\/a> (as recommended by readers)<\/p>\n

The Sketchnote Handbook: A brilliant new guide to visual note taking<\/a><\/p>\n

New book from David Sibbett is a treasure trove of visual thinking advice<\/a><\/p>\n

Become a Rockstar Scribe: Awesome e-course teaches essential graphic recording skills<\/a><\/p>\n

Writing for Visual Thinking explores the potential of 21st century communication<\/a><\/p>\n

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Questions?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please contact me<\/a> with any questions you may have about visual thinking and diagramming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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