Seeing Clearly in a Noisy World
The Four A’s of Visual Intelligence
Art historian Amy Herman's video lesson on "visual intelligence" emphasizes the Four A’s—assess, analyze, articulate, and adapt—as essential skills for improving situational awareness in both work and life through dedicated practice.
Assessing What You See
Optical illusions, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, highlight how easily our perceptions can be distorted by light, angles, and personal experiences, prompting art historian Amy Herman to encourage viewers to critically assess their own interpretations of what they see.
Analyzing Information
In this video lesson, art historian Amy Herman teaches how to analyze and challenge our assumptions and biases, encouraging deeper, more objective thinking to improve decision-making by considering the broader context of situations.
Articulating with Precision
The "pertinent negative" concept, explained by art historian Amy Herman, emphasizes the importance of recognizing absent symptoms alongside present ones to enhance observation and articulation skills, which are vital for success in the 21st century.
Adapting in a Digital World
As new technologies increasingly digitize work and social interactions, art historian Amy Herman emphasizes the importance of adapting mindfully to the digital world, fostering human connections, and using technology creatively to enhance collaboration and communication.
The ADOPT ME Model of Leadership
Leaders can uniquely implement vision and strategy within their organizations, and art historian Amy Herman's ADOPT ME model—Assessment, Delegation, Observation, Perception, Tolerance, Mentoring, Evaluating—helps sharpen their leadership skills and enhance team perception.
Ferris Bueller famously said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Wise words from a wise slacker. But that movie came out in the eighties. In the digital age, life rushes at us faster than ever. To process it, Amy Herman says it’s not enough to take a moment for reflection; you also have to hone your ability to perceive.
Learning Objectives
- Enhance your situational awareness.
- Assess, analyze, articulate, and adapt to new information.
- Improve your ability to mentor and evaluate.