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Seeing is Understanding

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IMG_3415A gentle reminder and some examples to help see how teams can make use of visual communication to increase understanding across a project team. To the left is an important image – the purpose statement – underutilized on most project. It explains why the work the team is doing is important.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMG_3412Floor plans and 3D images can help illustrate planned flow across the project.

 

 

 

 

 

IMG_3413Post your meeting agenda, so the team follows a clear meeting plan. Post reminders regarding the kind of information the team needs to be assessing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMG_3417Use projected or large-monitor images so the team can follow plan discussions.

 

 

 

 

 

IMG_3420Don’t simply display drawings. Use them to communicate the work promised.

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About Tom Richert

Tom is a frequent speaker, workshop facilitator, panel discussion presenter, and university guest lecturer on topics of collaborative productivity, team culture and alignment, lean management, and project leadership. He lives outside Boston with his wife. Their daughter is a stage management major at Ithaca College.

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