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Jun 2024
46m 22s

Visual Communication

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
About this episode

In this episode, we talk about the power of visual communication in business analysis. We are joined by Paddy Dhanda of the Superpowers School podcast and frequent speaker on visual communication with his colleague, Grant Wright (who has not able to join for this episode).

Visual communication is all a component of visual thinking. Paddy talks about why visual thinking is important and how you can build those skills.

Visual Jam - https://www.thevisualjam.com/ Paddy's Podcast - https://www.superpowers.school/Paddy Dhanda on LinkedInGrant Wright on LinkedIn

Do you have questions about this topic or have an idea for a different topic? Ask us a question at ⁠⁠⁠live@iiba.org⁠⁠⁠ or leave us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ on our podcast homepage. 


Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA


International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#businessanalysis #visualthinking #visuallcommunication


00:00:00 - Introduction and Importance of Visuals in Business Analysis
00:01:23 - Guest Introduction: Patty's Background and Journey
00:03:50 - Discovering Visual Thinking at Deutsche Bank
00:05:09 - Live Interaction and Audience Engagement
00:06:07 - Meeting Grant and Starting Visual Jam
00:07:43 - Explaining Visual Thinking and Its Types
00:11:29 - Importance of Visual Thinking in Business Analysis
00:13:08 - Attention Span and Engagement in Visual Communication
00:15:57 - Examples of Effective Visual Communication
00:18:24 - Interactive Drawing Exercise: Squiggle Birds
00:22:05 - Learning and Practicing Visual Thinking Skills
00:25:13 - Resources for Visual Thinking: The Noun Project and Books
00:28:27 - Using Visuals in Professional Settings
00:30:49 - Tips for Engaging Presentations with Visuals
00:33:05 - Audience Questions: Visual vs. Verbal Communication
00:37:03 - Using Visuals for Problem-Solving and Thought Processes
00:40:00 - Creating Effective Visual PowerPoint Presentations
00:43:59 - AI Tools for Visual Storytelling
00:44:34 - Closing Remarks and Future Topics

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