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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)\nRegister for the virtual Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies session\, which teaches the VTS facilitation methodology using visual stimuli.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Develop new skills in the New Year! Register for a virtual Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) session on Thursday\, January 29\, 11am ET / 8am PT with Hailey Group VTS@Work-certified facilitator Catherine Clarke.  \nVisual Thinking Strategies is a facilitation methodology that uses art or visual stimuli to encourage group participation and critical thinking. Practicing VTS can help you support your team to contribute and respond to projects\, peers\, or clients based on their unique lived experience. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding and comfort with utilizing VTS in the workplace and in their leadership practice. \nThis 60-minute virtual visual thinking strategies session utilizes neutral subject matter—visual art—to introduce the VTS methodology and guide the discussion. The workshop is facilitated by Catherine Clarke. As the facilitator\, her role is to paraphrase\, connect ideas\, and hold multiple perspectives at once\, provide positive encouragement\, validation\, and acknowledge that every observation is critical within the discussion. \nRepeatedly speaking and contributing through VTS sessions can help build mental pathways that support confidence in critical work conversations. This workshop is not just for design and creative professionals. VTS has proven value across industries\, including business\, healthcare\, and education\, and helps leaders move away from “command and control” to truly unlock their team’s collective potential by fostering inclusivity\, psychological safety\, and collaboration in the workplace. \n \nParticipation is limited to 25 attendees.\n \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Catherine ClarkeCatherine Clarke is a Manager of New Hire Experience at Fidelity Investments with a BFA in design from Northeastern University. She is a leader for Fidelity Enable\, an advocacy group for people with disabilities\, and a certified Visual Thinking Strategies @ Work Facilitator through the Hailey Group. Inclusion and community care is fundamental to her design practice. She is on the Board of Directors at CoDesign Collaborative. \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday\, January 29\, 2026\n11am-12pm ET / 8-9am PT\nVirtual\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Workshop is limited to 25 participants \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Members and Partners register at a discounted rate; email the Membership team for the promotional code. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Workshop Faciliator \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Catherine ClarkeManager of New Hire ExperienceFidelity Investments \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a member to attend special events free of charge\, and get Unfold Magazine mailed twice a year.\nMembership starts at just $5/month.\n			\n				Join
URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/vts-intro-2026-january/
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