🌴172. Why drawing can change the world feat. Marcel van Hove (Weekend Rewind)
When I first started facilitating, I saw flip charts as a tool to scribble brainstorms or sketch a quick model. That all changed when I met today's guest, Marcel van Hove, who showed me how whiteboards and markers can be used to solve complex problems, de-escalate conflict, and create incredible team collaboration.
In this episode, Marcel shares:
- How he went from software geek to visual facilitation geek
- The German roots of the Bikablo method (and what it actually means)
- Why drawing with others creates psychological safety and better ideas
- Practical tips for making your handwriting workshop-worthy
- The power of visual thinking in change communication and team buy-in
You'll also hear why PowerPoint might be killing your vibe, how visuals can disarm tension in high-stakes meetings, and why you don’t need to be “creative” to draw like a pro. (Spoiler: Marcel swears he had zero artistic ability!)
🎨 Want to turn your marker skills into a facilitation superpower? Marcel’s story — and the Bikablo community — might just inspire your next move.
🖊️ Mentions:
- Bikablo (https://bikablo.com)
- Visual Friends (https://visualfriends.com)
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