A rich picture is an informal visual representation of a complex situation. It can include people, processes, concerns, conflicts, structures and relationships.
How to use this tool
Invite multiple perspectives
Define the situation and invite multiple perspectives.
Draw people and processes
Draw the people, structures, processes and relationships.
Add concerns and conflicts
Add concerns, conflicts and environmental influences.
Discuss what it reveals
Discuss what the picture reveals and what remains unclear.
References & further reading
Checkland, P. (1981). Systems Thinking, Systems Practice. Wiley. ISBN 9780471279112.