Storyboard
Storyboard is a versatile method for visualizing and narrating an ideal future scenario through sequential images and text. It is particularly effective for visioning exercises, allowing participants to creatively explore and communicate future possibilities.
How to run it
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Determine the topic for the storyboard before the meeting begins.
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Divide participants into pairs or small groups of three to four.
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Provide each group with markers and flip-chart paper.
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Instruct groups to create a 'feel-good' story about an ideal future for the chosen topic, using images and words.
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Allow 20-25 minutes for groups to agree on an ideal state, outline steps to achieve it, and draw each step as a scene.
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Signal a two-minute warning before time is up, then reconvene the whole group.
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Have each group present their storyboard, sharing their narrative with the rest of the participants.
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Facilitate a discussion on the common themes and insights that emerged from the stories.
Tips
Encourage participants to focus on the narrative rather than artistic skill.
Reassure them that simple drawings, like stick figures, are sufficient.
Emphasize the importance of storytelling and the insights it can generate.
Variations
Instead of using flip-chart paper, participants can create individual storyboard images using large sticky notes. This allows for easier rearrangement and flexibility in storytelling.
Where it fits
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