We hope Betty’s visual maps will inspire all our conference goers to dabble in doodling themselves. If you haven’t noticed, there’s a doodling revolution taking place. Doodling is a way to process and retain auditory input, solve problems, hone our visualization skills, and increase focus. (To hear all about the benefits of doodling, listen to this TED Talk by Sunni Brown.)
Betty’s interest in graphic facilitation was inspired by the long tradition of illustrated journaling, which reflects the integration of the writer, the naturalist, and the artist. For Betty, graphic recording makes this process public, live, in the moment. She also integrates improvisational storytelling techniques. “When I stand in front of a group of people ready
As you attend the conference this year, we hope you will be inspired to doodle to your heart’s content. It will help you process and remember all the amazing things you’ll hear from our speakers. Share photos of your doodles on social media and hashtag it with #JRW14. Claim the power of the doodle!