Reflection – Visualization 

 Challenge and Selection 

 As a coach and consultant , I use visualization often to help my clients connect to   possibilities and option that may not feel accessible in the current moment , or to   internalize concepts in a deeper way . In working with teams , I have found that people   are often able to express their thoughts more clearly with images than words . I am   currently working with several teams to transition into a more innovative , non- hierarchical mindset within an organization . Rather than distributing information on the   new elements of what is required of them as leaders in a more didactic format , I decided   to incorporate the use of visual imagery to help the team connect to the leadership   concepts . 

 Application 

 In our team session , after explaining the high - level definitions of the various leadership   qualities they would need to step into , I asked them to find images and create a collage   the represented their interpretation of the qualities . After they created the collages , each   team member went into detail about the images they selected , and why . The ideas they   expressed were incredibly thoughtful and much more in - depth than I anticipated .   Additionally , they were tied to personal values and experiences from their own lives that   their fellow team members were able witness in a more tangible and vivid way . 

 Insight and Approach 

 What I learned from this exercise was the power that visual imagery can bring to an   otherwise perfunctory team learning session . By incorporating the collage into the   learning process , the team walked away with a deeper understanding and connection to   the new leadership concepts they will need to move the organization forward .   Visualization takes learning beyond the boundaries of PowerPoints into the true human- centered focus of development . The team was not only able to understand the concept ,   but they had a tangible idea of how they wanted to embody the leadership qualities . 

 As a reformed accountant , my comfort zone has always veered toward the more “ left- brain ” thinking of spreadsheets and logic . There was a time I would have scoffed at the   idea of putting pictures on a board as a way of developing leadership or fostering   innovation . In recent years , as I moved into coaching and consulting , I now recognize   the importance of using a variety of modalities to communicate , collaborate , and teach .   Additionally , I also see that my own learning and retention is enhanced by more visual   engagement . 

 This course has truly demystified Design Thinking for me . Understanding it is a   mindset / philosophy of problem solving , not just another process has been a wonderful   discovery . Design Thinking is not a replacement for traditional problem solving , but a 

 complement to it that allows for a more holistic approach to innovation . In business ,   there are indeed both mysteries and puzzles , and the ability to recognize which   approach will be most effective is what creates opportunities to move an organization   forward with both efficiency and innovation depending on what is best suited to address   the challenge . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Reflection – Visualization 

 Challenge and Selection 

 As a coach and consultant , I use visualization often to help my clients connect to   possibilities and option that may not feel accessible in the current moment , or to   internalize concepts in a deeper way . In working with teams , I have found that people   are often able to express their thoughts more clearly with images than words . I am   currently working with several teams to transition into a more innovative , non- hierarchical mindset within an organization . Rather than distributing information on the   new elements of what is required of them as leaders in a more didactic format , I decided   to incorporate the use of visual imagery to help the team connect to the leadership   concepts . 

 Application 

 In our team session , after explaining the high - level definitions of the various leadership   qualities they would need to step into , I asked them to find images and create a collage   the represented their interpretation of the qualities . After they created the collages , each   team member went into detail about the images they selected , and why . The ideas they   expressed were incredibly thoughtful and much more in - depth than I anticipated .   Additionally , they were tied to personal values and experiences from their own lives that   their fellow team members were able witness in a more tangible and vivid way . 

 Insight and Approach 

 What I learned from this exercise was the power that visual imagery can bring to an   otherwise perfunctory team learning session . By incorporating the collage into the   learning process , the team walked away with a deeper understanding and connection to   the new leadership concepts they will need to move the organization forward .   Visualization takes learning beyond the boundaries of PowerPoints into the true human- centered focus of development . The team was not only able to understand the concept ,   but they had a tangible idea of how they wanted to embody the leadership qualities . 

 As a reformed accountant , my comfort zone has always veered toward the more “ left- brain ” thinking of spreadsheets and logic . There was a time I would have scoffed at the   idea of putting pictures on a board as a way of developing leadership or fostering   innovation . In recent years , as I moved into coaching and consulting , I now recognize   the importance of using a variety of modalities to communicate , collaborate , and teach .   Additionally , I also see that my own learning and retention is enhanced by more visual   engagement . 

 This course has truly demystified Design Thinking for me . Understanding it is a   mindset / philosophy of problem solving , not just another process has been a wonderful   discovery . Design Thinking is not a replacement for traditional problem solving , but a 

 complement to it that allows for a more holistic approach to innovation . In business ,   there are indeed both mysteries and puzzles , and the ability to recognize which   approach will be most effective is what creates opportunities to move an organization   forward with both efficiency and innovation depending on what is best suited to address   the challenge .
### Output: 