October 15, 2010 21 Comments

Gamestorming – Video Book Review

I’m really jazzed by this book my friend, Dave Gray, sent me. It’s called Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers (amazon affiliate link), and it talks about a lot of ways to use visual thinking to work through business challenges. The book is PACKED with examples and how-to information, so it’s not nearly a book on theory. It’s a book for people willing to try.

You surely don’t have to be an artist to dig into this book. Stick people will suffice. Check it out if you need to think in more than one dimension.

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  • http://thoughtwrestling.com/blog Mark Dykeman

    Yes, it’s definitely an awesome book. Tons of usable exercises and “games”, etc.

  • http://impulsemagazine.net Impulse Magazine

    This is definitely a book that I need to add to my collection

  • http://www.margieclayman.com Marjorie Clayman

    OK, I thought that “work with me” button was new.

    Snazzy.

    Well, I guess you’ve proven that you’re legit, so I reckon I’ll sign up for your e-newsletter now. I had to make sure you weren’t going to sell my name to a roving band of gypsies – at least not right away.

  • http://www.danieldecker.net Daniel Decker

    Wow. This post is worth it just for the screen shot of the video. The grappling hook hand of terror. :)

  • http://riverblind.com DSimpsonBeck

    You’re “jazzed” about this book? You know the word “jazz” originally meant “sex” right? In that case, this book sounds great! ;-)

    • http://chrisbrogan.com Chris Brogan

      Hmmm. I can’t comment on that, but never ask to borrow MY copy. : )

  • Jack Hadley

    Agreed, Chris. Great book. I read it the week it came out. I have had the pleasure of attending a number of VizThink events, conferences and workshops with Dave and Sunni. Brilliant people. Glad to hear you are a fan. I’m sure you’ve read Dan Roam’s new one too? Unfolding The Napkin?

    • http://chrisbrogan.com Chris Brogan

      I’ve read Roam’s old one. I guess I’ll have to give it a go. : )

  • Ravi

    Chris – you probably meant ‘Business Model Generation’ by Alexander Osterwalder

  • Andrew

    Chris, What was the exact name of the book that you couldn’t remember exactly but referred to as “Business Model Plans” or something like that. If you could respond with the title, that would be helpful. Thanks! Andrew

  • Andrew

    Chris, What was the exact name of the book that you couldn’t remember exactly but referred to as “Business Model Plans” or something like that. If you could respond with the title, that would be helpful. Thanks! Andrew

  • Rahul @ MazaKaro

    this book must be added to my collection . thank YOU

  • Rahul @ MazaKaro

    this book must be added to my collection . thank YOU

  • http://twitter.com/Larryphoto Larry Lourcey

    Thanks for the suggestion. There are so many books out these days – I get lost in all the options. I’ll check it out and report back!!

    @larryphoto

  • http://twitter.com/Larryphoto Larry Lourcey

    Thanks for the suggestion. There are so many books out these days – I get lost in all the options. I’ll check it out and report back!!

    @larryphoto

  • http://twitter.com/Larryphoto Larry Lourcey

    Thanks for the suggestion. There are so many books out these days – I get lost in all the options. I’ll check it out and report back!!

    @larryphoto

  • http://www.jocelynwallace.com Jocelyn Wallace

    Chris, love your enthusiasm for viz thinking! Curious on what specifically you liked about the Gamestorming book. A favorite chapter? A point the author made that resonated with you, and why? How is it different than others in its field? I have the book but want to know what you think.

    @jocelynwallace_

  • http://www.farango.com/ R4 card

    This is the nice review of the Gamestorming – Video Book and you have very detail information describe here..Thanks for the great stuff…

  • http://www.flashxml.net/ flash menu

    The first part of the book contains information that some people will find it very useful as it provides a basis for understanding the notion of using games in a business context.

  • Mmarket545

    your blog is awsome. I am taking a class with James Laughlin

  • http://www.blackfridayplanet.com/ William Hushburn

    This visual thinking might be a better way for me these days.