“At first I was scared to use VisualsSpeak because I had never facilitated with anything like it.   We took a chance with our Senior Management team to talk about vision. They LOVED it! We have used the tool with all levels of our organization– from the senior level team to sales teams, marketing, manufacturing employees, and restaurant employees.   All of the work groups like the process and feel like they have met their goals by the end of our sessions.   Our teams benefit, because they get to use their brains in ways that their work never allows them to do.This adds an element of curiosity and attention.   VisualsSpeak gives us an edge, because we come to ideas in a collaborative way that allows everyone to buy into. When there is buy-in, the results of the changed behavior are long term.”   Kelly Orehovec  Pyramid Breweries Portland, Oregon, USA

“I always felt that a void existed for most people to adequately describe a given team, organizational direction or how they would view a given issue. The words did not flow freely and because of the lack of trust that may exist in an organization. Words were protected! Once I started using Visual Speak to help people describe situations they seemed to open up and use words freely to describe the picture and their meaning of the picture. Because it was their “opinion” they were more open and honest. I have just begun to understand the power of the pictures to open up an honest and straight forward discussion. I would highly recommend the VisualsSpeak ImageSet to anyone involved in organizational work.” Bob Phillips Consultant, President and CEO RW & Associates, Inc. Bend, Oregon USA

“As a professional facilitator, I work with everyone from highly technical nuclear scientists to blue collar workers—and everybody in between! Although most people are comfortable in a group setting when asked to talk about ‘safe’ subjects, that is not typically the case if participants are asked to dig a bit deeper to uncover and discuss sensitive issues or problems. Without exception, VisualsSpeak has given people the freedom to speak—even on difficult topics. Using pictures provides a safe avenue for individuals to share sometimes surprisingly candid perspectives—and can actually draw out ideas from those individuals who typically sit with their arms crossed and mouth closed! VisualsSpeak is a key part of my facilitation tool kit. The more I use it, the more uses I find for it!” Carla Sanda, CPF Managing Owner – Consensus By Design, LLC Las Vegas, NV

“Tapping the creativity inside everyone gives my clients a more holistic look at their project, company and world. The fact that they are building those meanings themselves gives them ownership (and energy!), and makes my job much easier. VS also taps into the story-teller in each of us, and that powerful format helps clients transmit their goals and missions to staff, partners and customers. VS has definitely given me an edge in my work in branding, because the clients are now able to tell me what their story is, rather than depending on me to develop something for them. It is a powerful tool that I have seen work over and over in a wide variety of situations. I can’t wait for the next time!! Jody Lentz Sr. Consultant at LBMC Planning Services Franklin, TN, USA