The Sketchy Business Analyst
Date:
Monday, June 9, 2025
Time:
9:00 am
Summary:
In an age of increasing complexity where time is precious, building meaningful connections with stakeholders is becoming more challenging. Business Analysts must find new innovative ways to engage their audience. In recent years the concepts of ‘Visual Thinking’ and ‘Sketchnoting’ have grown in popularity with many companies now starting to recognise the power of visualisation as a means of exploring complex problems, making information easier to retain and recall, generating ideas, creating engagement and so much more…
This hands-on workshop aims to provide BA’s with a practical introduction to Visual Thinking and Sketchnoting. It will explain what visual thinking is and why it is such a powerful tool for BA’s to capture the attention of their teams and stakeholders. Attendees will get a firm grounding in the building blocks of visual thinking with practical exercises that will help to build confidence and overcome ICD (“I can’t draw”) syndrome!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand what visual thinking is and how it can help BA’s in their work
- Learn how to create a Business Analysis visual dictionary (no art training necessary!)
- Be able to apply principles of design, structure & layout
- Gain useful tips and tricks to help get started with ‘sketchnoting’ (visual note-taking that helps improve understanding and retention)
- Understand the tools of the trade and be given useful references to allow delegates to further explore this exciting field!