Rich Pictures
Rich Pictures is a visual technique where participants draw messy, holistic illustrations of a complex situation, system, or challenge. Rather than using neat diagrams or structured frameworks, people grab markers and sketch everything they see as relevant: people, processes, emotions, conflicts, connections, and concerns.
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What You'll Achieve with the Rich Pictures Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Enhanced understanding of complex situations through collective visual representation.
Identification of unspoken dynamics and tensions within a team or project.
When to Use the Rich Pictures Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
At the beginning of a project to understand the full picture before solutions are proposed.
When a team is stuck in analysis paralysis needing a different way to surface knowledge.
How the Rich Pictures Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Setup
Define the focus question and prepare drawing stations. Ensure that participants understand the drawing process and what to include.
2Step 1: Frame the Exercise
Introduce the concept of Rich Pictures, encouraging participants to draw without fear of artistic skill. Set clear expectations for the drawing process.
3Step 2: Draw
Participants work in groups to create a collective drawing of the situation. They draw simultaneously, discussing as they go without filtering their ideas.
4Step 3: Gallery Walk and Presentation
All pictures are displayed for the group to see. Each group presents their picture, explaining key elements and connections, followed by clarifying questions.
Key Topics Covered in the Rich Pictures Workshop
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