Under that humble exterior lies a powerful design tool. Here’s how to unlock it.
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00:00 Whiteboards. Ever heard of them?
01:10 This guy loves whiteboards
01:34 Whiteboards can make you smarter? Say more.
02:47 Demonstration!
04:09 "Note and Vote" Technique
05:00 Say no to multicolored sticky notes
06:28 Why I care about whiteboards now
Most of us probably don’t think too hard about whiteboards. Whether it’s the traditional dry-erase surface or a digital collaboration workspace, we typically use whiteboards in meetings for brainstorming sessions, jotting down diagrams, or posting sticky notes with questions and ideas. But is there a better way to use whiteboards? Why do whiteboards matter, and are there techniques to unlock their full potential? At the end of the day, are we unwittingly overlooking this everyday workplace resource?
Innovation Editor Christine Liu seeks answers from Jake Knapp, the inventor of the Design Sprint and the author of Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days and Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day. A self-described whiteboard geek, Knapp explains the real cognitive value of a whiteboard and outlines pro tips for anyone to make the most of a whiteboard session.
Learn more about Jake Knapp: https://jakeknapp.com
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Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, and Kelsey Alpaio
Video by Andy Robinson and Christine Liu
Editing by Andy Robinson
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