[Transform Your Meetings] Notice for the Summer Facilitation Graphic Study Session: Communicating Through Words and Diagrams, Connecting Hearts, and Expanding Communication
Are your meetings "energized"? Or have they become "hollow"?
Do you struggle with issues like: "meetings always drag on," "opinions aren't shared and participation is skewed toward specific people," or "decisions are vague, leading to misunderstandings later on"? In the modern era, meetings are not just places for information sharing, but critical processes for creating new value and driving teams forward. However, the reality is that many meetings fail to fully realize this potential.
This summer, we will provide the key to blowing away that meeting "fuzziness" and realizing "true meetings" where all participants are actively involved, lively discussions are born, and concrete results are achieved. That key is "Facilitation Graphics."
What is Facilitation Graphics?
Facilitation Graphics is a powerful tool for visualizing discussions, organizing participant thoughts, and deepening understanding by drawing "words" and "diagrams" on a whiteboard or large paper in real-time during a meeting. It is more than just taking minutes. By accurately capturing spoken words and expressing them through diagrams and illustrations, information is visually organized, making even complex content easy to understand at a glance. This creates a foundation where all participants share the same information, prevents misunderstandings, and fosters an environment where new ideas are easily born.
Three changes you will gain from this study session
Deepening thought through meeting "visualization": By having statements instantly appear before your eyes as diagrams and keywords, participants can always grasp the overall picture of the discussion. This clarifies the intent behind individual statements, leading to deeper thinking and more essential discussions.
Improving "heart-to-heart connection" and "proactivity" among participants: Graphics have the power to express nuances and emotions that are difficult to convey with words alone. This makes it easier for participants to share their opinions with peace of mind and deepens mutual understanding. Furthermore, by having their own opinions visualized, participants feel a sense of "being part of the meeting," which increases proactive participation and the desire to contribute.
Improving the "expansion" and "productivity" of communication: Graphics created during a meeting can be used as-is for minutes or review materials. Visually organized information is easy to understand when looking back, significantly increasing the efficiency of information sharing. This clarifies post-meeting actions and contributes to improving the productivity of the entire organization.
Recommended for people like this!
Those who act as meeting facilitators
Leaders and managers who want to energize team discussions
Those who are not good at speaking in meetings and want to convey their opinions more effectively
Those who want to increase meeting productivity and aim for efficient decision-making
Those who want to enrich communication through "writing" and "drawing"
Study session content (planned)
In this study session, we will learn from the basics to the application of facilitation graphics in a practical workshop format.
What are facilitation graphics? Deeply understand their concepts, effects, and usage scenarios.
Master basic "drawing" skills! Learn practical techniques you can use immediately, such as how to draw simple shapes, figures, symbols, and letters.
Techniques for "structuring" discussions Learn graphic expressions to organize statements and find logical connections.
Expressing 'emotions' that evoke empathy Learn graphic expressions to empathize with participants' feelings and invigorate discussions.
Practice! Workshop on application in meetings Try out the skills you have learned through role-playing based on actual meetings.
Event Overview (Upcoming In-Person Study Sessions)
August 6, 2025: In-person study session (No. 204)
https://facilitationgraphicstudy0806.peatix.com/
September 2, 2025: In-person study session (No. 206)
https://facilitationgraphicstudy0902.peatix.com
October 3, 2025: In-person study session (No. 208)
https://facilitationgraphicstudy1003.peatix.com
Event Overview (Upcoming Online Study Sessions)
August 18, 2025: Online study session (No. 205)
https://facilitationgraphicstudy0818.peatix.com/
September 29, 2025: Online study session (No. 207)
https://facilitationgraphicstudy0929.peatix.com
October 20, 2025: Online study session (No. 209)
https://facilitationgraphicstudy1020.peatix.com
Other study sessions
Improving active listening and questioning skills to draw out the needs and motivations of others
https://www.street-academy.com/myclass/197071?sessiondetailid=17804015