7 Underrated Canvases for Improving Teamwork and Culture

A collection of some not-so-well-known yet powerful culture design tools from Fearless Culture

Visual tools – or canvases – have become an effective way to facilitate conversations about culture, teamwork, and leadership development. By providing a structure, often building on a metaphor, they help team members organize their ideas and stay focused. Its simple approach encourages deep conversations that drive alignment.

In a previous post, I shared the 10 most downloaded canvases from our website. It quickly became my most-viewed article here in Substack. Clearly, readers like you have an appetite for visual tools. So, here I will be sharing 7 additional tools – most are unknown, but my team and I use them often with great success.

While a well-designed canvas is a powerful tool, it’s critical to use it correctly. The tool’s simplicity doesn’t negate the need for skilled facilitation. Creating the right environment and knowing when and how to use the tool, even in combination with others, is crucial.

Detractors argue that simplicity can lead to shallow conversations and groupthink…