Benefits of Graphic Recording and Facilitation

Promotes Clear Thinking
Graphic displays promote the clear thinking and good decision making that come when people can really 'see what you mean', and also see what they mean.

Participants are engaged and validated
Graphic displays help participants stay engaged in the process.  Participants feel validated and have a definite sense of being heard and acknowledged when their contributions appear in the group record for all to see.

Learning is Optimized
Learning and retention increase when multiple senses are called on. Graphic recording engages visual perception, which studies have shown increases retention by 40% over the spoken word alone.

Provides Group Memory
A graphic display captures the contents of a meeting in an engaging fashion and serves as an effective touchstone for recalling accomplishments and educating others.

Gives Visual Overview
A graphic chart promotes clear thinking by reflecting current results back to the group. By seeing many aspects of a situation displayed at once, larger patterns and relationships emerge.

Help Group Focus and Track
A graphic display provides a clear indication of what is being addressed by the group at any given moment, which aids participants track and stay focused and on task.

Enhances Creativity
By utilizing colors and pictures, in addition to words, graphic recording captures more than just the linear elements of the discussion and stimulates creative problem solving. The use of apt visual metaphors can be a great source of creative stimulation.

Lots of Applications
Graphic Recording enhances all kinds of group functions, including visioning, decision-making, strategic planning, scenario sessions, conferences and presentations, Board meetings, training, brainstorming, team building, and town hall and community meetings.