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VisualsSpeak ImageSet
"Through using VisualsSpeak, we find it is easier to express ourselves in direct ways. That practice has carried over into day-to-day communication."
- Jeremy Reynolds, learning consultant, Nike

The VisualsSpeak ImageSet is the most versatile facilitation tool on the market. It consistently delivers the breakthrough results your clients expect.

Who Uses The ImageSet?

Our customers come from many professional backgrounds and use the tool for a wide variety of processes including: visioning, team building, conflict resolution, change management, diversity and inclusion, intercultural communication, marketing research, and so much more.

What is it?

Our unique approach uses visuals (photographs) to interrupt the stories that people always tell and help them get past surface solutions. The images get people talking about personal beliefs and values without being asked, which help them to form stronger relationships with others on their team. The process has the added benefit of being a lot of fun.

The ImageSet contains 200 photographs that have been extensively tested and used across a broad spectrum of processes. A User Manual is included to give you an overview of our method with specific examples of how to use it with: Team Building, Strategic Visioning/Goal-Setting, Conflict Resolution, Career/Life Coaching and Intercultural Communications. Once you learn the method, it’s easy to adapt it to other applications.

Your content stays the same

You don’t need to learn a whole different way of doing things to be successful with this tool. You take the content that you are already using and combine it with the VisualsSpeak method.  It’s easy to learn and simple to apply. And makes you look good in the process.

The VisualsSpeak Method

Individual Exercise: This is how you facilitate a process where each individual creates an image in response to your prompt.

  • Place the four categories of photographs in a place accessible to everyone
  • State your prompt, which is based on your existing content and goals
  • Give people five minutes to choose and arrange images in response to the prompt
  • Give each person time to tell the story of what they created

This is what will happen in this process. People will get engaged and willingly participate. They will deepen their connections to their colleagues. Many ideas and insights will surface. The process will be perceived as having been fun and completely worth the time to do. You will be seen as a national hero and will live happily ever after.

Group Exercise: You can also facilitate a process where the whole group creates an image in response to your prompt. This is an especially good process after you do an individual exercise.

  • Place the photographs in a place accessible to everyone
  • Give the team note cards, sticky notes, pens and pencils for an added bang
  • There is only one rule: Everyone must contribute something to the process
  • State your prompt, which is based on your existing content and goals
  • Give people 15-20 minutes to choose and arrange images in response to the prompt
  • The team tells the story of what they created

The real beauty of doing a group exercise is that you will be able to see in real-time how the group functions. Is there conflict? Does one person dominate? Does everybody contribute? How well does the team work together to problem-solve? This is like giving the team a medical check-up without the cold stethoscope and with the added benefit of generating a lot of great ideas towards getting the job done.

The VisualsSpeak ImageSet just might be the only facilitation tool you will ever need.

What’s included?

The ImageSet includes:

  • 200 evocative photographs,
  • Color-coding, and descriptive information on the reverse of each image
  • Four color-coded vinyl pockets for organizing
  • Zippered carrying case
  • User Manual with instructions for conducting various exercises
    • Team Building
    • Strategic Visioning and Goal Setting
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Career and Life Coaching
    • Intercultural Communications

Pricing:

$495
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This version of the ImageSet is gloss laminated with sealed edges, which will give you many years of use.

Purchase the ImageSet

To purchase this item, visit our web store. You can also download a printable flyer! PDF

What if I don’t like it?

Give it a try, and if you don’t like it, contact us within 30 days of purchase. We’ll give you instructions for returning the purchase and refund your money. No hassles.

More about the ImageSet

Here are some blog posts that will give you more info on using the ImageSet

Here’s just a small sample of the hand-curated images in the ImageSet:

 

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