Introduction to sketch noting

The whole idea behind adding sketches to your notes is that it taps into parts of your brain that would lie dormant if you only use words to explore ideas. It’s the combination of the two that’s most powerful – using both words and visuals while taking notes.

Many of us have witnessed in meetings, learning spaces and organisations the potential for action and learning being frustrated by the lack of listening and understanding.

You will learn:

• The basic ingredients of graphic documentation; text, people, places, containers, icons, process, colour, diagrams, hierarchy, organising information.
• How to create visual worlds and pre-designed templates to organise information.​
• Simple visual methods to increase the quality of collaboration.
• Better listening and an increased sense of the impact of the quality of listening and presence in group processes.

Equipment required:
– pen(s) and paper OR an iPad / Surface tablet with stylus

No previous qualification in art needed!