Group dialogue can be difficult for any number of reasons, such as hidden conflict, power differentials among group members, an unclear idea of the problem the group faces, and group or organizational norms that make some topics off limits. Visual Explorer uses images to facilitate conversations, creating new perspectives and shared understanding. The tool consists of 216 images, available in letter-size (USA), postcard-size, and playing-card-size formats, and this facilitator's guide. A team leader or member can, with the benefit of this facilitator's guide and a little practice, guide groups through a Visual Explorer session to remarkable outcomes. Visual Explorer's original applications focused on groups of managers and leaders in organizational settings, but it has been used effectively in a wide variety of settings-for example, in education (preschool through adult), in marketing focus groups, and in one-on-one coaching. This facilitator's guide describes a number of those alternative methods and applications.
