TRAINING

Sketchnoting using the 2x3 graphical layout can be used for a variety of occasions where organising ideas are conducive to learning or gaining insights.

Activity: 30-45 minutes.

Watch this video and produce the following:

1. A rough sketch in real time. Try filling out the 6 boxes with some points that stand out to you.
2. A more finished image using a felt tip marker, and a single colour to help the points stand out.

Tips:

When using colour, try underline certain words, gently colouring some of the imagery to help them stand out. Use a felt tip marker to make the words more prominent.

Try using this layout for the following activities:

1. Short Lectures
2. Pitches or Presentations
3. Meetups

Listening is an ability most of us possess, but few of us develop as an actual skill. Our process of listening can be divided into 3 layers that will help you filter select information.

Try listening for the following:

Keywords: This is usually specific information regarding the topic, and can be technical or take the form of jargon. This is a great place to start, as it helps you frame what you’re listening to, and quickly immerses you in what’s being said.

Sentiment: This is focused on the emotion and the way the words are delivered to you. Look for physical cues where applicable, but also listen to vocal cadence and tone. This usually reveals how a speaker feels about what’s being said.

Themes: This usually happens later in a talk or discussion, as the speaker/s will uncover more information as they continue. Themes often present themselves after multiple pieces of information are shared, and reveals the subtext of what’s being said.