Generative Scribing: A Social Art of the 21st Century
Scribing—visually representing ideas while people talk—is a distinct social art form that facilitates group learning and cultural memory. “Generative scribing” extends this art by attending to the field of energy and relation between people, and to the emerging potential of a system. This book frames the key concepts that cultivate the inner capacities of scribes, facilitators, coaches, and organizers. Link to drawings - Order
Drawn Together through Visual Practice: An Anthology
Edited by Brandy Agerbeck, Kelvy Bird, Sam Bradd, and Jennifer Shepherd, 2017. With over 25 contributions from visual and kinesthetic practitioners of all ranges, this volume offers lenses to: Share cross-disciplinary and regional perspectives; Surface and approach the complex puzzles of our time; Reflect on core human connection and communication. Order Here
The World of Visual Facilitation
“The World of Visual Facilitation will share new approaches and stories from visual facilitators all around the world. By sharing their best experiences, co-authors will help readers who want to know more about visual facilitation and how you can do resulting in new energy and results.” Included: Chapters on “Using Color” (with Holger Nils Pohl) and “Attending to Tone” More Info
Advances in Presencing
“In this first book of the three volume series, Advances in Presencing, professors Olen Gunnlaugson and William Brendel bring together the latest offerings from an array of practitioners globally who are committed to stewarding a more promising future through applications of presencing in their organizations, communities and research.” Included: Chapter on “Visual Presencing” Order here
Models: Frameworks for Transformation
Matt Taylor, Rob Evans, and Kelvy Bird, 2019. In this 3rd volume of the 5-part compilation The Collaboration Code®, “find the entire set of models and terms of art of the MG Taylor Modeling Language, including many never-before documented models. Kelvy Bird created all-new depictions of the (~50) models, Christopher Fuller re-imagined the glyphs, and Kelly Adams illustrated the 22 Habits of Creative People.” Order Here