Dominique Dehaene - How Visual Thinking Drives Change

The podcast episode features Dominique Dehaene, CEO of Special Olympics Belgium, discussing his experience with visual practitioners. He admires their creativity and unique thinking, noting how they adeptly illustrate ideas, which has broadened his perspective. The interview delves into the process of visual facilitation, highlighting the importance of listening, understanding, and asking pertinent questions. Practitioners use visuals to clarify concepts and extract key discussion points, employing techniques like “yes and” to foster idea development without negation. This approach promotes continuous idea flow and clarity, activating brain activity and forging new connections for progressive discussions. The philosophy of continuous inspiration is emphasized, advocating for active drawing to effect change. The value of community, peace, and collaboration in Ypres is highlighted, along with gratitude for sharing talents to drive positive change.