bikablo basics 2 Day Training - Toronto, Ontario

​Overview

​Bring your ideas to life with techniques that make them stand out. Visualization and visual facilitation are methods used to make content and processes visible in real time — in presentations, workshops, coaching sessions, training, and meetings. Whenever people engage in dialogue, collaborate, and learn together, visual thinking can help make communication more impactful and engaging.

​The bikablo® technique opens the door to the world of visual thinking and dialogue. Whether you are completely new to visual facilitation or already have some experience, you are welcome to attend. This workshop will be led by Melanie Taljaard, bikablo® Global Trainer for Canada.

​What to Expect in the Two-Day Training

​During this two-day training, you will become familiar with the foundational building blocks of the bikablo® technique — including graphic elements, containers, people, and symbols — and learn how to combine them to create custom visuals, simple diagrams, and engaging flipcharts.

​By the end of the workshop, you will have developed practical skills that you can immediately apply in your own work to communicate ideas more clearly and visually.

​The two-day agenda includes:

• ​Holding the Pen & Drawing the Line
  Learn how to draw clean lines and structure space effectively on a flipchart.

• ​Graphics & Text Containers
  Create simple arrows, connectors, and text containers (such as speech bubbles) using basic geometric shapes to organize and communicate related ideas.

• ​Objects & Symbols
  Learn how to draw simple symbols, icons, and pictograms that highlight key messages while focusing on what is essential — and what can be left out.

• ​Figures
  Learn how to draw simple people and figures to communicate roles, groups, and situations.

• ​Color
  Explore basic principles of color, how to apply color effectively to flipcharts, and simple techniques for filling space in ways that support understanding and readability.

• ​Writing
  Improve your flipchart handwriting to make your work more legible, visually appealing, and engaging.

• ​Live Capture
  Practice capturing information live by creating a poster that reflects the outcomes of a group brainstorming process.

• ​Posters & Flipcharts
  Bring all the elements together — graphics, writing, symbols, figures, and color — to create flipcharts and posters tailored to your own work, such as welcome posters, agendas, instructions, or group work templates.

​What’s Included

• ​All materials and supplies required for the training

• ​An official bikablo® StarterSet including:

  • ​four visualization markers

  • ​two English Starter Booklets summarizing the principles, content, and techniques covered in the training

• ​Digital photo documentation of the training for future reference

• ​A certificate confirming participation and outlining the course content

• ​An invitation to join the bikablo® alumni online community to access additional resources, tips, inspiration, and opportunities to connect with other participants

• ​Light snacks, coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided throughout the training. Participants will also be given a lunch break each day. Lunch is not included; however, there are several cafés and restaurant options nearby.

​This Training Is for You If…

• ​You are convinced you are “not artistic,” but still want to learn how to visualize ideas effectively

• ​You have little experience with visualization and are looking for an approachable way to improve your flipcharts or whiteboarding skills using containers, graphics, symbols, and simple figures

​A Few Words on Copyright & Usage

​The bikablo® technique and training concepts are protected by copyright. As a participant in this training, you gain the right to use the imagery, drawing techniques, and visualization methods you learn in your own professional work.

​If you are interested in teaching the bikablo® technique or offering trainings based on the bikablo® training concept, please contact us directly.

​General Information, Registration, Cancellations & Refunds

​Language: This training will be delivered in English.

​Trainer & Participants: Maximum of 10 participants to support a high-quality learning experience.

​Cancellations & Refunds:
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made at least one month before the event start date. After that time, the following fees apply:

• ​10–30 working days’ notice: 50% of the registration fee

• ​0–10 working days’ notice: 100% of the registration fee

​Replacing Delegates:
Participant substitutions can be made at no additional cost. Please contact us to arrange a replacement.

​Postponing a Booking:
Bookings may be transferred to another training date free of charge if requested at least 10 working days before the event. After that point, a 20% administrative fee will apply.

​We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the course if there are insufficient registrations. In that case, participants will be notified at least 10 working days before the course start date and offered either an alternative date or a full refund. We are not responsible for any additional costs incurred.

​Cost

​$1795 plus HST of $233.35 or $2028.35 after tax.

​Early Bird Rate of $1595 plus HST of $207.35 total $1802.35 after tax.

​Early Bird Rate expires July 19th