Why Every Team Needs a Graphic History
Organizations collect stories like pockets collect lint—random, scattered, and mostly invisible until someone points them out. The truth is, most of your team’s history lives in sticky notes, half-remembered war stories, and meeting notes buried in a shared drive.
That’s where a Graphic History comes in. It’s not just a pretty mural. It’s a structured, visual way to gather, honor, and actually use your team’s story.
What’s a Graphic History?
Think of it as a massive storyboard of your organization’s life. We lay out the big milestones, the turning points, the breakthroughs, and the facepalm moments. We map them on a wall-sized timeline—then add sketches, symbols, and colors to bring the story to life.
The result? Everyone can see not just what happened, but how you got here.
Why It Matters
Shared Memory: Instead of “Jim swears we tried that idea in 2017” arguments, you’ve got a visible record.
Lessons Learned: The failures aren’t hidden in shame; they’re harvested as data for smarter choices.
Cultural Glue: New team members don’t have to guess the backstory. They can literally see it.
When to Use It
Team retreats
Strategic planning
Project debriefs
Onboarding
A Graphic History isn’t nostalgia. It’s navigation. You can’t chart the future if you don’t know the path you’ve already taken. Contact us today to learn more about graphic history.
