Mind Mapping
A Mind Map is a graphic technique for representing ideas, using words, images, symbols and color. Tony Buzan, president of the Brain Foundation, founder of The Brain Trust and creator of the concept of mental literacy developed the technique. Mind Mapping is based on patterns found in nature and research on how humans think and use our minds.
Workshops and private tutoring offered.
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Creative Thinking Techniques
Explore new possibilities, design innovative solutions. These dynamic hands - on workshops are based on research into the process of creativity by Edward de Bono and Tony Buzan.
Permaculture
Permaculture is a design method based on ecological principles. The focus is on the creation of sustainable human habitats. It can be applied at many levels of scale, from garden and landscape design to site planning, the integration of agriculture and forestry, regional planning and urban/rural design. http://nornet.nor.com.au/environment/perma/index.html
SuNstainable DesignWays ™
SuNstainable DesignWays™ is a sustainability design, communication and training tool. In project - based workshops applying the principles of sustainable development you will learn the following skills:
Creative thinking techniques
Analysis by sustainability criteria
Systems and contextual analysis
Ecological design
Goal formation and creating a shared
vision
Holistic decision making process
Dialogue and meaningful participation
Exploring mental models and perception
How can you learn these skills?
- in workshops - see schedule or email us to express interest - small group workshops are scheduled on demand
- by arranging workshops at your company or organization - these can focus on sustainability visioning for your project
- private tutoring service offered in the San Francisco Bay Area