The Manager's Guide to Drawing and Graphic Facilitation from Udemy

We all spend a lot of time in boring meetings and presentations that fail to captivate our attention. None of us should have to go through something like this, especially if you are the one in charge of that meeting or presentation.

My name is Alex Glod. I'm a senior trainer, online instructor and 3-times TEDx speaker. I've also struggled at the beginning of my career with keeping people engaged during my meetings and trainings. Luckily I found the solution in the most unexpected, yet obvious places - the ancient art of drawing and that immediately made my events stand out.

By applying drawing to our business communication we engage people's imagination, sparkle their creativity and offer a memorable experience.

During the course you will easily learn:

How to Develop Your Visual Vocabulary
How to Draw Templates that Will Make Your Meetings More Structured and Engaging
How to Add Drawings and Creativity to Your Presentations and Trainings
and The Bonus Skill of Writing Beautifully and Adding Fun Design Elements to your Flipcharts

All you need to join the course is a notebook, a black pen and a willingness to learn, but I also recommend using the course manual which will make your learning experience all the more fun. Don't worry about being good or not at drawing, we will take care of in the very beginning.

Join the course now and bring magic, creativity and joy to your meetings and presentations.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Host effective meetings for your team
Deliver creative presentations to your customers or colleagues
Deliver high-quality trainings and workshops to your students

Enhance your creativity and drawing skills
Structure information in an effective and creative way
Communicate with clarity and style

Host effective meetings for your team
Deliver creative presentations to your customers or colleagues
Deliver high-quality trainings and workshops to your students
Enhance your creativity and drawing skills
Structure information in an effective and creative way
Communicate with clarity and style

Syllabus

Welcome to the Course!

Why Drawing Is An Important Business Communication Skill

The Agenda of the Course

The Tools You Will Need

Guiding Principles of the Course

Building Your Visual Vocabulary or Alphabet

Drawing People or Characters

Drawing Titles, Banners, Quotes and Text

Drawing Process and Time

Drawing Word Bubbles

Using Color and Special Effects

Drawing Symbols – Part 1

Drawing Symbols – Part 2

Creative Project #1 - Explain Your Job, A Process or the Work of Your Department

Templates for Effective and Creative Meetings

Introduction and The Meeting Checklist

Meetings Templates: The Meeting Agenda

Meetings Templates: Mind Mapping & Brainstorming

Meetings Templates: The Planning Meeting

Meetings Templates: The Marketing Plan

Meetings Templates: Meeting Tools

Meetings Templates: The Meeting Follow-Up

Creative Project #2: Apply The Meetings Templates and Share Your Experience

Templates for Effective and Creative Presentations and Trainings

Introduction to Presentation and Training Templates

Training & Presentation Templates: The Training Agenda

Training & Presentation Templates: Why This Skill or Subject Matters

Training & Presentation Templates: Presenting a Process

Training & Presentation Templates: Data Presentation

Training & Presentation Templates: Presenting a Business Idea

Training & Presentation Templates: Training Tools and Creative Project #3

Basic Lettering and Creative Banners

Basic Principles of Using Text

The Lettering Style of Calligraphy: The Alphabet

The Lettering Style of Calligraphy: Bringing Volume to the Letters

Creative Banners: The Basics

Creative Banners: New Styles and Approaches

Creative Banners: Adding Colors and Special Effects

Creative Exercise with Calligraphy and Creative Banners

Integrating the Practice in Your Daily Experience & Next Steps

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Helps learners host effective meetings for their teams

Teaches learners how to deliver creative presentations to their customers or colleagues

Helps learners deliver high-quality trainings and workshops to their students

Enhances learners' creativity and drawing skills

Helps learners structure information in an effective and creative way

Helps learners communicate with greater clarity and style

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Manager's Guide to Drawing and Graphic Facilitation with these activities:

Gather examples of effective visual communication

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Collect examples of presentations, meetings, and trainings that effectively use visual aids to enhance understanding.

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Search online for examples
Attend industry events and conferences

Practice drawing different objects

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Improve your drawing skills by practicing drawing various objects.

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Choose an object to draw
Observe the object and its details
Draw the object using simple shapes

Create a visual vocabulary notebook

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Develop your own visual language by creating a notebook that includes all the symbols, icons, and characters you create.

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Gather ideas for visual representations
Design and draw your symbols
Organize your notebook into categories

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Explore free lessons on YouTube

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Supplement your course learning with free tutorials on YouTube to solidify your skills and learn from different perspectives.

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Search for tutorials on drawing basics
Watch videos and practice the techniques
Share your progress with others

Attend a drawing workshop

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Enhance your skills by attending a drawing workshop led by an experienced artist, providing valuable hands-on experience.

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Research and find a suitable workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop and participate actively

Contribute to open-source drawing projects

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Apply your skills by contributing to open-source drawing projects to gain real-world experience and learn from others.

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Identify a project to contribute to
Reach out to the project maintainers
Follow the project's guidelines

Create a visual presentation using your drawings

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Demonstrate your mastery by creating a visual presentation that incorporates your drawings, showcasing how you can effectively communicate ideas with visuals.

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Choose a topic for your presentation
Gather relevant information and create drawings
Design and organize your presentation

Career center

Learners who complete The Manager's Guide to Drawing and Graphic Facilitation will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Designer

Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. By learning how to draw and create graphics that engage, you can build a foundation for success as a Designer, as it will provide you with the skills needed to effectively communicate your visual ideas and concepts.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual style and concepts of a wide range of media, including magazines, newspapers, websites, and social media. This course will help you build the necessary skills to excel as an Art Director, as it will provide you with a foundation in drawing and graphic facilitation, which are essential for creating visually appealing and effective designs.

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Illustrator

Illustrators create visual concepts and images that are used to communicate ideas and information in a variety of media, including books, magazines, newspapers, websites, and social media. By developing your drawing and graphic facilitation skills, you can enhance your ability to create visually appealing and engaging illustrations that effectively convey your messages.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course will provide you with a solid foundation in drawing and graphic facilitation, which are essential skills for creating effective and engaging visual designs.

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Visual Communication Specialist

Visual Communication Specialists use visual elements to communicate ideas and information in a clear and concise way. This course will help you develop your skills in drawing and graphic facilitation, which are essential for creating effective visual communication materials.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote products and services. By learning how to create engaging visual content, you can enhance your ability to capture attention and drive results in your marketing efforts.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and management of products. By gaining a foundation in drawing and graphic facilitation, you can improve your ability to communicate your product vision and collaborate effectively with designers and engineers.

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User Experience (UX) Designer

UX Designers create products and experiences that are both user-friendly and visually appealing. This course will provide you with the skills needed to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.

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Content Creator

Content Creators develop and deliver written, visual, and audio content for a variety of platforms. By learning how to create visually appealing content, you can enhance your ability to engage your audience and achieve your content marketing goals.

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Social Media Manager

Social Media Managers are responsible for developing and executing social media strategies. By gaining a foundation in drawing and graphic facilitation, you can improve your ability to create visually appealing social media content that captures attention and drives engagement.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional Designers develop and deliver training programs and materials. By gaining a foundation in drawing and graphic facilitation, you can enhance your ability to create engaging and visually appealing training materials that effectively convey your message.

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Teacher

Teachers facilitate learning and provide instruction to students in a variety of settings. By learning how to create visually appealing and engaging content, you can enhance your ability to capture students' attention and make learning more enjoyable and effective.

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Consultant

Consultants provide advice and expertise to clients in a variety of industries. By gaining a foundation in drawing and graphic facilitation, you can enhance your ability to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively, which is essential for success in consulting.

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Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs start and operate their own businesses. By learning how to create visually appealing and engaging content, you can enhance your ability to market your business and attract customers.

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Freelance Writer

Freelance Writers create written content for a variety of clients and platforms. By learning how to create visually appealing content, you can enhance your ability to capture attention and engage your audience, which is essential for success as a freelance writer.

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