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Title: Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-On Method for
Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures
Author: Dan Roam
Stars: ***
This is a workbook to help readers share ideas and describe and solve
problems with simple pictures. A picture is worth much more than a thousand
words, because words have limitations. A thousand words are tough to
remember. They can be confusing too. Simple pictures, on the other hand,
can be very powerful. They are more compelling. They are easier to
understand and easier to remember.
There is no need to be a skilled artist. Roam explains that the simpler the
picture the better. If you can draw circles and squares, you have the necessary
qualifications. Just follow Roam’s step-by-step instructions and you will be
well on your way to expressing yourself better with pictures.
Roam eats his own dog food with this book. He follows his prescription for
problem solving as he teaches the reader his approach. It is very effective.
There is plenty of repetition – first read, then view oodles of simple pictures,
and then draw many of the same. The concepts will be drilled into your head
by the time you are through.
Follow Dan’s advice and you’ll be a more effective presenter and problem
solver.
Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures
Author: Dan Roam
Stars: ***
This is a workbook to help readers share ideas and describe and solve
problems with simple pictures. A picture is worth much more than a thousand
words, because words have limitations. A thousand words are tough to
remember. They can be confusing too. Simple pictures, on the other hand,
can be very powerful. They are more compelling. They are easier to
understand and easier to remember.
There is no need to be a skilled artist. Roam explains that the simpler the
picture the better. If you can draw circles and squares, you have the necessary
qualifications. Just follow Roam’s step-by-step instructions and you will be
well on your way to expressing yourself better with pictures.
Roam eats his own dog food with this book. He follows his prescription for
problem solving as he teaches the reader his approach. It is very effective.
There is plenty of repetition – first read, then view oodles of simple pictures,
and then draw many of the same. The concepts will be drilled into your head
by the time you are through.
Follow Dan’s advice and you’ll be a more effective presenter and problem
solver.
V E N T U R E S , L L C