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Episode 14: The 5 Myths about Visual Thinking busted!

Author
Nicki Hambleton
Published
Mon 21 Apr 2025
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The 5 Visual Thinking Myths Busted: Why You're Already More Visual Than You Think

Description:
Think you're not a 'visual thinker'? Think again.
In this episode, we bust five common myths about visual thinking — from the belief that it's only for artists, to the idea that it slows you down.
You'll discover why visual thinking is a power tool for clearer ideas, faster learning, and better collaboration — and why you’re already more visual than you realise.

This episode includes quick interactive actions you can try today to rethink how you work, learn, and solve problems.

Resources and Further Reading:

  • Dual Coding Theory – Overview from Learning Scientists:
     https://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2017/5/18-1
  • Cognitive Load Theory – A Brief Introduction:
     https://www.cognitiontoday.com/cognitive-load-theory-applications-in-learning-and-teaching/
  • The McKinsey 7S Framework Explained:
     https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/enduring-ideas-the-7-s-framework
  • Introduction to Issue Trees and Structured Thinking:
     https://www.strategyu.co/issue-tree-framework-structured-problem-solving/
  • The Value of Visual Thinking in the 21st Century (XPLANE):
     https://www.xplane.com/the-value-of-visual-thinking-in-the-21st-century/

We all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?

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