This position reveals the current situation, and what is now happening. This card represents the most central issues that want your attention. Discovering what 'as is' looks like allows you to begin the work to see what's its going 'to-be'.
The Two of Chalks card means that you need to look ahead and plan. You are beginning to realize your objectives and long-term goals. You need to take advantage of your ideas and make them into an actual plan. It signifies how discovery reflection, preparation, control, create insight and advantage.
Continue reading Two of ChalksThis shows you the nature of the problem you are facing. It may show you what is blocking your progress. If this problem is solved it will make life a lot easier.
Trying to work out the best approach to a problem? The five of chalks indicates, conflict, complications and disputes and that there are that there are many sides to the problem. Everyone has differing opinions about the best solutions. So you need to have an environment where you can see and discuss all the options with your colleagues.
Have all your sketches and ideas up on the walls of the studio, it may sometimes look chaotic, but as shown in the double diamond, you diverge as you research a problem , then you converge as you synthesis a solution.
Continue reading Five of ChalksWhat is beneath, discover the real issues. Delve deep to discover the choices or patterns that have created the present situation.
Synthesising information by sharing honest ideas and creative insights. Everyone is happy with ideas and observations you have documented. The analysis of the observations will create useful insights.
Creating customer journey maps is one of the most satisfying aspects of service design. It is visual thinking at its most powerful. Often for the first time every one will be able to see and understand the user experience.
Continue reading Three of MapsOne of the most difficult positions to interpret. If the card feels positive you are on the right track, if not be careful about what you are trying to achieve. See how it aligns with Unknown Influences. Remember what you are hoping for may not be positive in the end, and what you fear may be the way to go.
The Ace of Cosmos shows a creative breakthrough, with clarity, and rational thinking being rewarded. You enjoy the intellection discussions around the problem. But keep in mind the big picture, all the context so you understand the whole problem.
As Richard Saul Wurman who coined the term information architect puts it, ‘The creative organisation of information creates new information.’
This is where you are going, the likely long term goal. You can have instant results and quick wins and build credibility. But when you put all the previous four cards together you are building a strategy so all your actions align.
The eight of chalks signals, swiftly unfolding events, constant developments, and positive rapid change. You have a steady stream of ideas you can test out. The emphasis is on change and the challenge of keeping up with it. Take note of what works and what does not and learn all you can from your successful experiences. You are going to take lots of small bets.
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