ModelMinds is an Amsterdam based participation consultancy. We create group-clarity/engagement/results using visual-facilitation/harvesting/trainings. We stand for a more democratic, sustainable, and inclusive world.

Visual Changemaking Workshop, Amsterdam June 14&15th {Sign-Up Now}

Visual Changemaking Workshop, Amsterdam June 14&15th {Sign-Up Now}

Graphical facilitation training: June 14th & 15th 2012 @ The Hub Amsterdam, Westerstraat 187  Download the ENGLISH Flyer Download the DUTCH Flyer
Generate Input for Your Business Model with Your Stakeholders {Case Study MixTup/Bloc23}

Generate Input for Your Business Model with Your Stakeholders {Case Study MixTup/Bloc23}

Strategic Engagement of Stakeholders around a business idea with the Amsterdam Hospitality Branch & Creative Sector [...]
Grow Commitment and Impact with Social Pioneers {WWF-UK}

Grow Commitment and Impact with Social Pioneers {WWF-UK}

WWF-UK (World Wildlife Fund) currently pioneers with Tasting The Future. The project aims at taking "practical steps together towards a sustainable food system". [...]
Connect Government Officials with Society {Ministry of Internal Affairs, NL}

Connect Government Officials with Society {Ministry of Internal Affairs, NL}

About two months ago we were called by the Dutch Ministry of Internal Affairs. De Algemene Bestuursdienst had the final day of their two-year programme for high-potentials [...]
Have a Visual Reporter at your Masterclass {a case study with Kennisland}

Have a Visual Reporter at your Masterclass {a case study with Kennisland}

Last month we graphically harvested the outcomes of the Masterclass Business Model Innovation in the Cultural Sector [...]
Connect Innovators with a Meaningful Dialogue {e.g. Dutch CityFarmers}

Connect Innovators with a Meaningful Dialogue {e.g. Dutch CityFarmers}

Together with AIM to Sustain (the Amsterdan Innovation Motor) ModelMinds hosted a dialogue on City Farming. The purpose of the meeting was to connect and explore what is needed to make city farming grow. So it may one day be the 'Dutch Default' option. [...]
Get Meaningful Results with a Symposium (a case study with Erasmus MC)

Get Meaningful Results with a Symposium (a case study with Erasmus MC)

Last month ModelMinds was intensely working together with the Erasmus MC hospital (Rotterdam, NL). Let us share some insights, on how to design a short session with multiple disciplines, allowing for maximal output. [...]
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10 Reasons why Visual Thinking is key to complex problem solving.

10 Reasons why Visual Thinking is key to complex problem solving.

This blog post will be evolving over the next few days. The Intro is at the bottom.     Graphic Facilitation can help to save an incredible amount of frustration, time and money of many businesses, simply because its so much easier and effective to think, converse and explain complex systems with the help of...
How eBay Built a Community to Resolve Disputes at No Extra Costs: The New Era

How eBay Built a Community to Resolve Disputes at No Extra Costs: The New Era

Effective dispute resolution has for long been only affordable for the happy few, the elite. And to this date, available mechanisms do still not reach the millions who need it. Do we need to rethink our strategy? [...]
How the Dutch Government Can Make the Economic Crisis Work for You and for Me

How the Dutch Government Can Make the Economic Crisis Work for You and for Me

Holland, once called the 'best fiscal school boy' amongst other European countries, is negotiating its financial reforms. Outcomes [...]