Group Graphics          Gráficos Grupales

Through the use of visuals and attentive note taking, graphic recording is a technique that supports decision-making processes of any kind.  Most often used in collective decision-making, graphic recorders work in tandem with group facilitators to capture the essence of the conversations, depict connections between topics and visualize solutions.  It is a proven technique to increase group participation and enhance the usefulness of conversations.

What are group graphics for?     ¿Para qué se usan los gráficos grupales?

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Graphics can be used to display substantial amount of complex information in simple and user-friendly fashions.  For example, the findings of a community assessment process where different stakeholders and participants can get a ‘big picture’ view and understanding of everyone’s standpoint.

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The final of a series of graphics that captured the key elements of a community strategic planning process.	El último de una serie de gráficos que diagramaban los elementos claves de un proceso comunitario de planificación estratégica.
The Town of Mammoth Lakes, California,  speaks its mind and heart.  El pueblo de Mammoth Lakes en California se expresa sus ideas y sentimientos.	Sales and marketing managers discuss  how to leverage and optimize sales effectiveness in São Paulo, Brazil.  Gerentes de ventas y mercadeo discuten cómo optimizar la efectividad de ventas en São Paulo, Brasil.
Community vision created on the basis of input of over 200 neighbors and local workers.  Visión comunitaria creada con base a la participación de más de 200 vecinos y trabajadores locales.	Synthesis of a Management Team Retreat of a nation-wide retail company in Mexico.  Síntesis de un retiro de una compañía nacional vendedora de prendas.
Gabriela touching up a graphic.  Gabriela completando un gráfico.	Graphic depicting the essence of a “conocimiento” or introduction exercise at a retreat involving educators and school administrators.  Gráfico captando la esencia de un “conocimiento” o ejercicio de presentación entre participantes en un retiro de educadores y administradores escolares.