Draw Toast
Draw Toast is an engaging activity that introduces participants to visual thinking, mental models, and systems thinking. It serves as an excellent warm-up exercise to spark creativity and discussion among group members.
How to run it
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Provide each participant with paper or index cards and a pen.
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Instruct them to draw how to make toast.
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After a few minutes, have participants share their drawings with each other.
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Facilitate a discussion on the similarities and differences in their visualizations.
Tips
Encourage participants to focus on the process rather than artistic skill.
Highlight the diversity of thought and approach in the drawings, emphasizing that there is no single correct visualization.
Use this exercise to foster an open environment for sharing insights and observations.
Variations
To deepen the exercise, consider showing Tom Wujec's TED talk on the topic before starting. You can also extend the activity into a group problem-solving session by analyzing and combining the different visualizations.
Where it fits
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