Post-It notes and Visual Thinking
Many people will have experienced using Post-It notes to structure thoughts and ideas in meetings and training events. However, in many cases the Post-It notes simply have words/phrases on them resulting in them being, in effect, a moveable linear list. Research continues to show that linear lists are not the most effective way of helping […]
Taking the time to explore and play…
Most organisations want to solve problems and generate new ideas as quickly and effectively as possible. However, counter-intuitively to some people, slowing down and taking the time to really explore and play with issues and ideas can allow the best solutions to be generated. The repercussions of rushed and ill-conceived concepts can in fact slow […]
Crackerjack: the engagement, learning and creativity alchemists!
Crackerjack People Development is now a multi-disciplinary consultancy focussed on helping people and organisations perform to their maximum potential. We achieve this by offering a blended consultancy approach which incorporates the following disciplines: Learning and Development Designing and delivering pragmatic learning solutions that enable people to improve their performance in the workplace Visual Thinking Facilitating workshops and events […]
Think visually in 2013!
Happy New Year! Why not make 2013 the year when you and your organisation unleash the power of visual thinking? Visually communicating your thoughts and ideas to others using pictures, diagrams, scribbles and cartoons etc. could help you find the big idea that leads to success in 2013 and beyond! To find out how Crackerjack […]
Systems Thinking x Visual Thinking = Organisational Clarity
In complex organisations, trying to understand how the various elements of the business fit together and co-exist can be challenging. By using a visual thinking approach and working with your people to visually map your business on large wall charts, you are able to see the organisation and understand more easily how your business operates […]
Engage your people through visual thinking…
Are you wanting to engage more fully with your people and help them see that their organisation wants and values their thoughts, ideas and opinions? Do you have an opportunity to meet with your people in the next few weeks (e.g. a meeting, conference or event)? If so, Crackerjack Visual Thinking would be happy to […]
Visualising your achievements during 2012…
Next month sees the end of another year. I’m sure that you’ve achieved a great deal during 2012 and it’s important to allow yourself to recognise this. However, sometimes it’s not always easy to remember your own successes (and indeed learning’s) from the last year. My suggestion is that you try visualising what you’ve done […]
How can Visual Thinking help your organisation?
Someone asked me the other day how Visual Thinking can really help organisations? Here are three ways in which I think Visual Thinking and a visual approach to sharing information can benefit a business: Communicating your thinking to colleagues quickly and effectively. Supporting ‘pitches’ and tenders for work by helping potential clients ‘see’ your thoughts […]
The meaning of ‘Crackerjack’
Many people ask me why I called my business ‘Crackerjack’ People Development? The answer is that Crackerjack means ‘a person or thing of exceptional quality or ability‘ and that’s what I hope to help people and organisations become through my work…