♥️Story Overview

We explore the origins of Visual Thinking Strategy (VTS), an innovative methodology that leverages art museum discussions to foster inclusive mindsets. Developed in the 1980s by psychologist Abigail Housen and creative director Philip Yenawine while working at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Wall Street Journal launched its WGOITP movement inspired by this strategy. VTS uses open-ended yet structured dialogue to build vital skills like evidence-based reasoning, listening, and perspective-taking. It is now being applied in workplaces to address biases and bring inclusive voices into decision-making. Adopting VTS can surface challenges around trust, empowering talents, and shifting organizational culture.

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Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS): A Powerful Critical Thinking Training Method Hidden in Plain Sight

🍀Conversation Outline

00:00 The birth story of Visual Thinking Strategy (VTS)

04:20 Visual Thinking Strategy explained 

12:47 VTS fosters evidence-based inclusive mindset in the workplace 

16:00 Potential challenges

20:58 Ability to trust frontline people

23:49 Time needed for change using VTS

24:51 VTS “wonder” moments

28:03 Critical capacity to listen

32:44 Gen AI & VTS

33:57 Philip’s MAGIC

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-yenawine-6279455/

https://vtshome.org/

https://www.watershed-ed.org/ 

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