Visualizing Change with Visual Notes and Graphic Recording

by Angelique McAlpine

Graphic Recorder, Visual Note Taker, Graphic Note Taker, Graphic Facilitator, these terms are used interchangeably and describe the process of being a listener who carefully uses words and images to illustrate the process or presentations unfolding in the room. A Graphic Facilitator takes on a different role in the room, I explain the difference here.

Change often starts with awareness and aspirations - seeing these emerge provides a valuable reference for the group to progress in their process. I have extensive experience working with teams who are using World Cafe, Appreciative Inquiry and SOAR, and other facilitation methods.

Here are three examples of Graphic Recordings created for sessions envisioning personal and systemic change:

This Graphic Recording encompasses a full-day of presentations and breakout groups.

Graphic recording of a half-day remote session.

One of a series of visual notes created remotely during hour long live sessions.