Unlock the Power of Visual Thinking
We empower organisations through a blend of expert-led training and live graphic facilitation designed to turn complex ideas into clear visual roadmaps.
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More Than Art. A New Way of Working.
Visual thinking is a superpower for the modern workplace. Here is how our training transforms your team’s output:
- Engagement that Sticks: Meetings become more interactive when people are encouraged to draw and map ideas. It turns passive listeners into active participants.
- Bridge the Communication Gap: Visuals bypass jargon. By learning to sketch, your team can explain complex strategies to stakeholders in a way that is instantly understood.
- Combat Meeting Fatigue: Replacing dense bullet points with simple visual maps keeps energy levels high and helps teams stay focused on the “Big Picture.”
- Immediate Return On Investment: Our training is 100% hands-on. Your team will start using these skills the very next day, improving the quality of your internal presentations and collaborative sessions.
Why Your Team Needs Visual Skills
- Cut Through the Noise: In a world of “Death by PowerPoint,” visual thinking allows your team to communicate ideas faster and with far greater clarity.
- Boost Information Retention: We don’t just teach people how to draw; we teach them how to listen, synthesise, and remember 65% more of what they learn.
- Solve Problems Visually: Sketching is a cognitive tool. By mapping out challenges, your team can identify solutions and gaps that are often invisible in text-based discussions.
Our Visual Thinking Training Programs
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Explore Sip & Sketch
Sip & Sketch (1-Hour Intro)
The perfect introductory session for teams. We combine a relaxed environment with basic drawing techniques to prove that everyone can sketch. It’s the perfect ice-breaker to prove that everyone in your organisation has a visual voice.
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Explore Intro to Sketchnoting
Introduction to Sketchnoting (Full-Day)
Our most popular foundational course. Your team will learn the “Visual Alphabet,” how to create simple icons, and the art of live synthesis. They’ll walk away with the confidence to take visual notes in every meeting.
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Explore Visual Thinking Mastery
Visual Thinking Mastery (2-Days)
A deep-dive for leaders, educators, and strategists. This advanced course focuses on graphic facilitation, visual storytelling, and using sketching as a tool for high-level problem-solving and group alignment.
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Explore Custom Training & Facilitation
Custom Training & Facilitation
Tailored specifically to your industry and goals. Whether delivered virtually or in person, we co-design the content with you to target your specific business challenges, ensuring the skills learned are applicable and relevant.
How It Works
How We Build Visual Competence
Our training is structured to move your team from “I can’t draw” to “I can’t stop sketching” with zero friction.
- Establishing the Brief: For customised or longer sessions, we speak with you to understand your team’s goals and the specific problems you want visual thinking to solve.
- Interactive Delivery: Whether online or on-site, our sessions are hands-on. We move from theory to practice, ensuring everyone stays engaged.
- Post-Workshop Support: We provide digital cheat sheets, icon libraries, and follow-up resources to ensure the new skills stick and become a permanent part of your office culture.
Testimonials
Here’s what our clients have to say about working with Sketch Group.
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Ally Goss Hearing Australia“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your class the other day. I got so much out of it and loved the simple techniques you taught us. It’s been so long since I have done anything so remotely creative, and it was just such a refreshing change.”
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Kristine Roma Services Australia“What a great opportunity to work with you Matthew. Thank you for bringing your experience to the whiteboard and enabling everyone to find own style and their inner artist. I’ve learnt so much about the way I absorb and process information. It was really enlightening.”
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Sarah Drew APNA“It was an amazing day and although this was totally out of my comfort zone I felt very comfortable and totally enjoyed the day. Thank you Matt, you are an amazing facilitator and teacher.”