Dave Gray

Dave Gray, author and founder of XPLANE, talks about moving beyond mental models to embrace new possibilities. Topics include sketching ideas, creating customers within job settings, prototyping, demonstrating expertise online, and the concept of a school focused on the art of the possible.

In this engaging discussion, Dave Gray, a visual thinker and author of Liminal Thinking, delves into the power of belief and its impact on our lives and work. He highlights why many Agile transformations fail and how to navigate confusing resistance in teams. With his artistic background, Dave emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for authentic collaboration and change. His insights on perception and how it distorts reality reveal surprising truths, including why lunch with someone you think is 'crazy' might lead to unexpected wisdom.

Dave Gray, an expert in creating communities fostering human connection and imagination, discusses building new ways to organize human potential. They explore the School of the Possible community vision, ideal creative communities, value of connection, service, and creating joy in work.

Dave Gray, a possibilitarian, artist, and author renowned for his insights on Gamestorming and community building, shares valuable life lessons on creativity and business. He discusses the crucial role of facilitation in team dynamics and how structured meetings can enhance collaboration. Gray highlights the importance of empathy maps in aligning teams and the shift from traditional sales to meaningful customer connections. He emphasizes the balance between structure and spontaneity in fostering creativity while navigating the complexities of professional fulfillment.

Dave Gray, founder of XPLANE and a leader in visual thinking, shares his journey from teaching to transforming complex ideas into visuals. He discusses his evolution in infographics and the pivotal role of storytelling in visual communication. Gray highlights the integration of design thinking in strategy development and the benefits of collaborative approaches. The conversation also covers his authored works on visual thinking and contrasts analog note-taking methods with digital innovations, offering practical tips for beginners.