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While designing a strategy session for her and her new team, I noticed she was anxious to distribute an itemized agenda to attendees. Explaining, and inspiring her to use a visual agenda, became the inspiration behind this edition of the ImageThink Newsletter. If you think you need to distribute a time table of activities before your next strategy, team alignment, or road mapping session, read on.

We recently designed, facilitated, and visualized a strategic planning meeting for a group of public health researchers. The leader, and our client, wanted to send out a detailed agenda with the exact timing of the day. Then I introduced her to the ImageThink alternative, the visual agenda. If you want to take it on, here's a few tips. Here are a few tips to get started: ✎Keep it simple and colorful using big flip charts. ✎ Use icons and metaphors for key concepts – themes like journeys or climbs can add fun and relevance. ✎ Customize with cultural metaphors or in-jokes to make it engaging. ✎ If drawing isn't your thing, use internet visuals or AI-generated images and other tools Have fun with it!

Last week, a client called ImageThink asking for help facilitating a meeting to improve employee wellness and prevent burnout. This edition of the ImageThink newsletter is dedicated to her, and other leaders looking to support employee wellness. Read on to learn how creativity, listening, and empathy can transform workplaces into happier, healthier, and more productive environments.

One of the little gems that NYC offers is the constant gift of curb finds. Usually, it is a pile of gently used books, jeans, or toddler toys. If you are feeling strong, you can also pick up a desk, table, or chair. Some of my favorite sightings included a mannequin, butterfly costume, and house plants. Today, I award my work neighbors the gold medal 🥇 in the most unique curb offering. 🏆

Whenever I come across a narrative about an extraordinary woman from history, I am overwhelmed by a powerful blend of awe and inspiration at the remarkable achievements she made. There is a sense of frustration and embarrassment that arises from realizing that I hadn't been aware of her and her story earlier. Here is to making known, and visible, the incredible creativity and daring of Mohanjeet Grewal.

As we continue to celebrate our 15-year anniversary, we’re thrilled to bring you the third installment in our series of ImageThink Flashback Videos! 📹✨ The paper clip test is one of a series of creativity tips the ImageThink team created in 2021. This is one of my favorite pieces of content we’ve made because I wasn’t involved! I was out on maternity leave and came back to find these fun, insightful videos featuring our graphic recording team filmed by Matt Molina    The Paperclip test is a tradition at ImageThink. I end any job interview with a twist on this as a final question. It is unexpected and it is fun, and it can tell you a lot about how someone thinks. Is it for them to think quickly and creatively?Do their answers tend to be fanciful- like “ I can put it in a light socket and light up the universe” or solution minded;" use reset an old Mac Book” or violent- "use it to stab a mouse?” If you are looking to change up an interview script and have some fun in the process, I invite you to steal freely!

Had an incredible time at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Road Safety session, where advocates and leaders from 27 countries gathered to share best practices and strategies for reducing road fatalities. One of the major challenges highlighted was the increasing number of motorcycles and bicycles worldwide. My key takeaway: public transit saves lives. Thank you to Bloomberg Philanthropies for inviting ImageThink to engage and inspire all those who are working on this important mission.

Yesterday, women leaders at McKim & Creed gained the power of the pen and discovered the transformative potential of visual thinking ✏️ 👁️🗨️ during a 90-minute workshop with me. We explored innovative ways to lead with clarity, creativity, and impactful storytelling. The session was engaging, fun, and challenged everyone to think outside the box. Thank you, McKim & Creed, Inc., for this opportunity to contribute to the growth of your exceptional women leaders. I’m excited to see how they leverage these tools to drive success and innovation. #WomenInLeadership #VisualThinking #Empowerment #Leadership #WomenSupportingWomen #McKimAndCreed #ImageThink

As we continue to celebrate our 15-year anniversary, we’re thrilled to bring you the second installment in our series of ImageThink Flashback Videos! ���✨ In our first video, we reminisced about our incredible partnership with SXSW. Today, we're taking you even further back to another pivotal moment that shaped our journey. Enjoy Video #2 in this series of 15 over 15. Remember way back when every company made their own apps? 🤳 After seeing ImageThink's first whiteboard video explaining graphic recording, the NPR team reached out for help promoting their new Android app. As an avid WNYC NPR listener, I was pretty excited about this partnership! This video was conceived and filmed all in one afternoon.