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Collective Next

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Ways of Working

If you start by thinking about the important points and the story you want to tell, and you take some time to sketch out your ideas, we believe you'll achieve better results. Storyboarding is an extremely useful technique to do just that.

Making Connections with Pop-Up Podcasting

Kathy Clemons

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Ways of Working

We are always aiming to stay fresh with our approach to creating engaging, quality activities and content. This year for this exciting session, we brought pop-up podcasting booths.

Technology Tools for Visual Notetaking (Podcast)

Bree Sanchez

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The NibSqueak Podcast

Mike Rohde shares his thoughts about sketchnoting tools and tech - everything from regular old pen and paper to the iPad Pro and Apple Paper, Wacom tablets, Livescribe Smartpens, the Moleskine Smart Writing situation and other technology-based options.

A Conversation with Mike Rohde (Podcast)

John Colaruotolo

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

The NibSqueak Podcast

In Episode 9 of our podcast NibSqueak, we talk to designer, author, and commander-in-chief of the Sketchnote Army, Mike Rohde.

Getting Creative with Visual Templates (Podcast)

Bree Sanchez

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The NibSqueak Podcast

Fans of adult coloring say it's a fun and relaxing way to channel their creative energy. On the latest episode of our podcast, NibSqueak, John and I talk about coloring books, and how they're similar to the creative visual templates we use to facilitate group work.

Navigating the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule Change

Mason Smith and Gordon Eby

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Insights

Today is a gamechanger for our friends and clients in financial services here in the U.S. The Department of Labor (DOL) released its long-awaited final fiduciary rule. The DOL Fiduciary Rule has deep, wide ranging implications for firms and advisors who provide retirement advice.

Movie Making Magic (Podcast)

John Colaruotolo

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

The NibSqueak Podcast

Video is ubiquitous, and gaining ever more momentum. A quick look at YouTube statistics paints a picture of how much video there is in the world today. When I’m presented with this type of media while on a plane, in a taxi, in an elevator – and yes, even in the bathroom of a fancy hotel – I often find myself thinking about how and why they were produced.

A Few of Our Favorite Things (Podcast)

Bree Sanchez

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The NibSqueak Podcast

We spend a lot of time exploring collaboration, creativity, and the power of visual communication in our work, as well as on our blog and podcast. If those are the "software" tools of our world, then the physical tools can be thought of as the hardware. Which of these hardware items are most essential?

The World Will Never Be the Same (Hamilton Part II)

Kathy Clemons

Monday, March 14, 2016

Insights

I have been pretty obsessed with the music of Hamilton for several months, so I pretty much flipped out when the cast performed musical selections from their Broadway show for President Obama, the First Lady, and a small audience today.

The Elephant in the Room (Podcast)

John Colaruotolo

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The NibSqueak Podcast

Where do you start when you need to explain complicated subject matter? Most likely, you talk about it… a lot. And talk is good. We like talk. But there are other - sometimes better - ways to communicate complex ideas. In Episode 5 (listen above) of our podcast NibSqueak, released today, Bree describes how her seven year old daughter was able to understand the intricate rules of softball thanks to a simple sketch, and we discuss how you can extend this to the...

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