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SUMMARY:Workshop: Visual Thinking Strategies (PDX)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Visual Thinking Strategies @Blackfish Gallery (PDX)\nJoin us in Portland for a Visual Thinking Strategies session.\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				We’re partnering with Blackfish Gallery in Portland to host an in-person Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) session on Thursday\, April 9\, from 9-10:30 am PT with Hailey Group VTS@Work-certified facilitator Josephine Holmboe. Recently\, she was Vice President\, Creative Director at the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT). \nVisual 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. \nIn 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. \nIntroduction 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. \n \nParticipation is limited to 20 attendees.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Josephine Holmboe \nJosephine 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. \nJosephine 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. \n  \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday\, April 9\, 2026\n9 – 10:30 am PT\nBlackfish Gallery938 NW Everett StPortland\, OR 97209\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Workshop is limited to 20 participants \n			\n				Register Now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FREE for CoDesign Collaborative Members and Partners and Blackfish Gallery artists. 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				Josephine HolmboeHailey Group VTS@Work-certified FacilitatorDirector of Programs & Board Member\, CoDesign Collaborative \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-april-pdx/
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