Graphic Communication

From prehistoric cave drawings to training materials on the latest technology, using graphics as a communication tool has been part of our human experience. As you work with a group, striving for consensus, it is an incredibly powerful and too often overlooked tool.

Before a group of people can agree on the details of any decision they must agree on the concept * , and the use of graphics is often the quickest and most effective way of gaining that agreement. Simple drawings, even poorly drawn ones, can be a powerful communication tool.

Of course we would all like to be able to draw well, but sometimes we just have to get over ourselves and risk the embarrassment. I finally realized that if I draw a circle with three dots people will see a face ... if they don't, I label it.

* See the 'Communication & Consensus' page for more and explanation of communication levels.