Tom Wujec talks about how we understand ideas. He discusses the different ways our brain interprets what we see around us, and how this builds up into a mental map of what is happening.

This is a good video, but what I found particularly interesting was the look at how Autodesk work to create strategic plans. They make sure they get everyone involved, on their feet, and putting information up on the wall. This is a great way of enabling everyone to see how they fit into the big picture, and to understand the way it all hangs together.

This is similar to the technique I use when building up a project plan and schedule. Get the team involved, use their expertise, and put the information up on the wall, so everyone can see. I wrote about it a little in What happens now? – Scheduling a project.

Enjoy the video!

(From TED.)