9 problems & possible solutions in Visual Thinking sessions

These nine problems defined in the previous analyzes are presented in identity cards depicting its scenarios, quotes, seriousness, and suggested solutions. Problem 1 is categorized with three stars as it is the most critical problem. Problem 8 and Problem 9 are categorized with two stars, and the rest of the problems are categorized with one star.

Analyses for research question 2

To answer the research question 2, “What is the most critical problem when Visual Thinkers interact with the dynamic context in sessions?”, the coded phrases from the Sensitizing phase and the Deep reflection phase are partly categorized in a group, “Problems & solutions”. The conceptual framework is applied to map the coded phrases (See Figure A). The results of the “Problems & Solutions” are clustered based on the conceptual framework (See Figure B). The coded phrases with similar meanings or inclinations are put together in clusters, and each cluster was summarized in a general problem (See Figure C). The summarized problems are translated into individual identity cards for each problem to provide the insights for further solutions.Figure A. The conceptual framework

Figure B. Results of the “Problems & Solutions” clustered on the conceptual framework

Figure C. Each cluster is summarized in a general problem.

How do Visual Thinkers interact with the dynamic context in sessions?

This is a poster to depict the research question 1: “How do Visual Thinkers interact with the dynamic context in sessions?”. I chose the metaphors, a blue man and an orange girl, to represent the characteristics and techniques of General Visual Thinkers. Like a grown man, they have to organize received data into systematic drawings and express them logically to convince people. Like a little girl, they need to be curious and empathetic to understand people’s inner expectations and personal insights. They have to switch these two sides in order to respond to the dynamics of the group in the sessions. There are four major roles/functions in the four corners of the poster, which are “Truth teller”, “Passion trigger”, “Discussion supporter”, and “Sensitive balancer”. The first two roles are performed as the leading roles in sessions while the last two roles mostly play supporting roles in the group.

General Visual Thinkers in sessions

According to the findings and the initial analysis in the previous post, general Visual Thinkers can be described as the composition of general characteristics and techniques which are summarized in the post. General Visual Thinkers are the core of the figure below. They use their instincts and trained techniques to react to the dynamic reality in Visual Thinking sessions.
In Visual Thinking sessions, the characteristics of Visual Thinkers are made of two main parts, “Rational” (Left-brain) and “Sensitive” (Right-brain). On the one hand, Visual Thinkers have to be rational and square to convince people. On the other hand, Visual Thinkers have to be sensitive and flexible enough to understand people’s true expectations. Speaking of techniques, Visual Thinkers use logical thinking to lead session participants with clear pictures in the left hand side, like a grown man. And in the right hand side, Visual Thinkers are like a curious girl to discover inspirations and support people. Therefore, general Visual Thinkers can be depicted as a double-sided person in order to face different challenges in both ends of the spectrum.