Southwest Model Draw
Teach your team to draw upon the power of good strategic models and how it can turn an idea in your head into one that everyone can see, understand, and hopefully buy into.
How to run it
- For this exercise, ask the players what they think you are drawing at the end of each step for steps 1-7
- Draw a small circle on the top center of the page
- Draw another small circle to the lower left of the first circle
- what it is" if you have done it a few times, it is good to write what they say down
- Draw a third circle to create to the lower right so that it looks like the corners of an equilateral triangle
- Draw a line connecting two of the circles
- Draw another line connecting two circles
- Draw a third line connecting the remaining to circles
- Write DAL, HOU, and SAT next to each circle
- Discuss the Southwest business model and how it evolved from a quick visualization on the back of a
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For this exercise, ask the players what they think you are drawing at the end of each step for steps 1-7
Draw a small circle on the top center of the page
Draw another small circle to the lower left of the first circle
what it is" if you have done it a few times, it is good to write what they say down
Draw a third circle to create to the lower right so that it looks like the corners of an equilateral triangle
Draw a line connecting two of the circles
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Southwest Model Draw. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: For this exercise, ask the players what they think you are drawing at the end of each step for steps 1-7; Draw a small circle on the top center of the page; Draw another small circle to the lower left of the first circle; what it is" if you have done it a few times, it is good to write what they say down. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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