PART 1: BRAINSTORMING (image above)

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For linear-thinking types and visually-oriented leaders alike, this process often rolls out in phases. The example provided here is a session exploring the VALUES of a client and their workplace. This is the first pass at getting the information out of the client's (or team's) headspace and onto a giant visual canvas where it can be worked with. There's no hierarchy or organization at this point. It's often a big mess. (And that's okay!) 

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The power of this digital exercise is that all elements of the sketches can be scaled up or down, expanded in detail, grouped and moved around. This is a critical precursor to evaluating, prioritizing and decision-making. And having a DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROCESS is invaluable. 

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PART 2: GROUPING, MAKING ASSOCIATIONS, CREATING A DEEPER LEVEL OF MEANING and ORDER (image below)

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After the initial brainstorm session (often with time in between to let it all marinate for the client...) is a visual grouping of the elements. This is where we can form new connections and associations, get rid of what doesn't fit, and hone in on what's most important. 

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Exercises like this can relate to anything in work or life, but are especially useful when a leader is trying sort disparate elements and get to the heart of an issue, or better understand values, priorities, connections, relationships, or sequences. A client once commented that getting all of the PIECES in one place, out on the table, so to speak, is like Marie Kondo'ing your brain.