- What is graphic facilitation – in short?
Graphic facilitation is a method where a facilitator draws and visualizes the conversation during meetings and workshops.
It helps participants better understand complex topics, remember key points, and work toward shared goals.
It’s also known as visual facilitation or visual process leadership.
- How is graphic facilitation used in Danish companies?
Graphic facilitation is used for everything from strategy development and change communication to product development and team processes.
Many Danish companies and organizations use visual facilitation to create clarity, engagement, and shared direction – in both in-person and online meetings.
- What’s the difference between graphic facilitation and graphic recording?
A graphic recording (also called a visual recording) documents what has been said, often as a visual summary.
In graphic facilitation, the facilitator or visual practitioner actively takes part in the process and supports dialogue, understanding, and decision-making in real time. It’s process support – not just documentation.
- How does graphic facilitation work in practice?
A graphic facilitator listens and draws what is being said – live during the meeting or workshop.
This can be done on large foam boards, paper, whiteboards, or digitally.
The result is a visual overview that serves as a shared memory trace and a powerful communication tool.
- When does it make sense to use graphic facilitation?
Graphic facilitation adds the most value in strategic work, change processes, knowledge sharing, innovation, education, and other complex processes or collaborations.
The method is especially effective when many stakeholders are involved, when different professional backgrounds need to align, and when there’s a need to create shared understanding and direction.
Most industries – from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to construction, banking, software, and beyond – use visual facilitation.
- What are the benefits of visual facilitation?
Visualization makes complex topics easier to understand and remember.
It boosts engagement, strengthens collaboration, and creates clear, shareable outcomes.
The brain prefers images – which is why graphic facilitation works faster and more effectively than text alone.
- Can graphic facilitation be used online?
Yes – digital graphic facilitation (also known as remote live drawing) works very well on platforms like Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and others.
The facilitator shares their screen and visualizes the conversation live. This makes virtual meetings more engaging, focused, and valuable.
- What does graphic facilitation cost in Denmark?
The price depends on the scope of the assignment, but most providers work with full-day or half-day rates.
At Levende Streg, the cost is around €1670 (+ VAT) for a half-day and €2740 (+ VAT) for a full day. However, Levende Streg also offers package solutions for longer engagements or event coverage.
That’s why it’s best to contact us for a tailored quote for your meeting, conference, or strategy workshop.
- What do you take away afterwards?
You receive a visual overview – both as a physical paper version and a digital version. The digital files can be printed as PDFs and shared, reused, or built upon within your organization.
It serves as both a powerful documentation tool and a visual story that captures the essence of your process.
- Who uses graphic facilitation?
Everyone from municipalities and NGOs to consulting firms and large corporations use graphic facilitation – both in Denmark and globally.
It’s especially popular among leaders, project managers, HR professionals, communication teams, and process consultants who work with complex topics like strategy, operations, change, budgeting, digitalization, and collaboration.