EXPERT TIPS FOR GRAPHIC RECORDING SUCCESSby Angelique McAlpine It's not uncommon for me to field questions from many of you who are unsure whether to inquire about Graphic Recording, Graphic Facilitation, Visual Note-taking, Scribing, Graphic Note-taking, Live Meeting Notes, or Sketch Notes. And that's perfectly okay – these industry terms can often seem like a confusing web as they mostly refer to similar services. I've put together a brief guide that aims to clarify the 'what's what' and 'who's who' in the sphere of visual meetings. Spoiler alert: It's really just two categories. Graphic Recorder or Visual Note-taker, Graphic Note-taker, Scribe, Visual Scribe, Graphic Scribe, Meeting Illustrator, Sketch Noter etc. All the same thing! We are passive presence in the room listening intently and drawing what we hear;. We may create a single drawing that synthesizes major themes and connections, or many detailed drawings throughout the event. A full portfolio of my Graphic Recordings can be viewed here. Graphic Facilitator
A Graphic Facilitator takes an active role designing and guiding participants through a process, using visual tools such as templates, visualization cards, stickies, digital feedback tools, Mural and Miro, etc. Below is a template designed by a facilitator and the Graphic Facilitator working in partnership. Also shown is the template after the group worked their way through interactive processes that had them working individually, in pairs, and small groups, with a full group share out. 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: Hey event planners! Adding a graphic recorder (visual note-taker or graphic facilitator) to your event can boost engagement and create valuable visual assets for future use. Here are some tips for optimal placement of your graphic recorder, whether you're using digital or paper-and-marker formats:
The World Café framework is often customized, and kudos if you are considering hiring a Graphic Facilitator/Graphic Recorder (GF/GR) to document your session. It is powerful validation for participants to see their words written and illustrated. In addition to providing affirmation, it provides a written record providing assurances that their contributions will stay part of the dialogue long after the end of the World Café.
Some things to consider when working with your GF/GR:
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