Graphic Recording
The real-time visual capture of a group's ideas, conversations, and insights using drawing, text, and visual metaphor on a large shared surface. A skilled graphic recorder makes the invisible visible — synthesising complex dialogue into a coherent image that the group can see, respond to, and refer back to. It's both a documentation tool and a thinking aid that shifts the energy of a room.
Comment l'animer
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Set up a large drawing surface visible to all participants.
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As the session unfolds, capture key ideas, themes, tensions, and breakthroughs visually.
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Use a mix of words (headlines, key quotes), images (simple icons, metaphors), and structure (arrows, containers, clusters).
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Don't try to capture everything — synthesise. What is essential? What is the emerging picture?
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Periodically direct participants' attention to the image: 'What do you notice? What's missing?'
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At the end, the image serves as a shared record and conversation anchor.
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Photograph and share the completed image with participants.
Conseils
You don't need to be an artist.
Bold, simple images and clear headlines are more effective than elaborate drawings.
Start with structure (title, key sections) and fill in content as the conversation evolves.
Practice a library of 20–30 simple visual icons before your first session.',
Variantes
Run 'sketch noting' — individual participants draw their own visual notes. Use digital tools (iPad + Procreate) for remote graphic recording shared via screen. Commission a professional graphic recorder for high-stakes summits.
Contextes d'utilisation
Questions fréquemment posées
Quand utiliser Graphic Recording ?â–ľ
Utilisez Graphic Recording lorsque vous souhaitez: Conferences and summits; Strategic planning sessions; Leadership offsites; Complex multi-stakeholder workshops.
Combien de temps dure Graphic Recording ?â–ľ
Graphic Recording dure généralement 30–480 minutes.
Pour combien de participants Graphic Recording convient-il ?â–ľ
Graphic Recording fonctionne mieux pour des groupes de 5–500 participants.
De quels matériaux ai-je besoin pour Graphic Recording ?▾
Pour animer Graphic Recording, vous aurez besoin de : large paper (2m+ roll), thick markers (various colours), wall space.
Quel est le niveau de difficulté de Graphic Recording ?▾
Graphic Recording est classé avancé — mieux animé par un facilitateur expérimenté.
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