Workshop: Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (BOS)

Join us in person to experience the power of Visual Thinking Strategies.

Join us in Boston for an in-person Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) session on Wednesday, April 1, at 11:30 am ET with Hailey Group VTS@Work-certified facilitator Josephine Holmboe. Recently, she was Vice President, Creative Director at the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT).

Visual Thinking Strategies is an inquiry-driven discussion methodology that uses visual stimuli to encourage participants to develop critical thinking, observation, and language skills. By analyzing visual images in groups, participants learn to support their ideas with evidence, listen to others, and consider multiple perspectives.

In this 90-minute session, facilitator Josephine Holmboe will guide attendees through active listening, finding comfort with uncertainty, and creating an attentive, open, and inclusive space for all to contribute. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding and comfort with utilizing VTS in the workplace and in their leadership practice.

Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies is not just for design and creative professionals. VTS has proven value across industries, from business to healthcare and education. It is a skill that helps leaders move away from a “command and control” approach to unlock their team’s collective potential by fostering inclusivity, psychological safety, and collaboration in the workplace. Teams that practice VTS are better equipped to respond to projects, peers, or clients in critical work conversations with understanding and intention.

About Josephine Holmboe

Josephine Holmboe is a Director of Design Impact for the CoDesign Collaborative. Most recently, she was Vice President and Design Director at the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology. She has over 20 years’ experience leading design teams and creating user experience solutions, ranging from visual design systems for complex data to full product offerings.

Josephine has a passion for human-centered design and for mentoring and growing designers and business partners. As an experienced coach and facilitator, she employs a variety of techniques, such as design thinking and Visual Thinking Strategies. She leads and teaches co-designing with business sponsors and client partners to achieve solutions that provide the best user experience possible.