When MS first mentioned PechaKucha, I thought it was a travel destination like Machu Picchu. But not everything is about travelling. Right?
PechaKucha is a Japanese word that means chit-chat. When I looked it up, I learnt that it is a format of story telling that was developed in 2003 by two Japanese architects.
This format is focused on visual learning for the audience and follows a 20×20 rule. 20 slides and not more than 20 seconds on each to share the content. So think of business meetings that get over in 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
As of today, there are multiple groups across many countries that leverage this format to share and learn.
Had you heard of this form of story telling before?
Linking up with Mel’s Microblog Mondays #294 today after a long time.
For more on PechaKucha, look up the website here.
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I’ve never heard of this before. I can’t imagine getting through a meeting so quickly.
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I know what you mean. I used to think that earlier but now I think I can manage in ones that are quick. This I’m sure must be changing the game. Thank you for stopping by 🙂
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Wow. I’ve never heard of Pecha Kucha but I like the idea. And I had to laugh about the travelling reference. Yes, it would have been my first thought too. And isn’t everything about travel? After all, this idea came from Japan. lol
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Ha ha! Yes 🙂
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That sounds amazing, actually! I wonder if I could use it for my students… 🙂 (and I totally thought it was either a place like Macchu Picchu or a kind of loose leaf tea, ha)
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Ha ha! Well we are thinking alike and yes, you can use it for students. They may like the format. 🙂
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Interesting! Hadnt heard of it before..
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Same here!
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Some thing new Parul. I have never heard this before, sounds interesting and time saving too:) But definitely a challenge to those who make long presentations:)
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Agree. Sure it would save time.
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Had no idea about this. Could save so much time in meetings all over the world!
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I know, right? Thanks, Damyanti 🙂
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I have heard of it before and its actually a very interesting concept that we designers use too to give our presentations. Its very interactive as its short and so one can get in Q&A from the audience in. There was a club here in Delhi comprising of designers, urban architects and artists that used to meet fortnightly to discuss a topic through this. I miss going for those- they were pretty interesting and one got to learn a lot.
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Wow! So cool that you have practiced this one. Maybe you can go back when things get better Shalini. Hai na? 🙂
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I really thought this was a destination, Parul. I have never heard of this before too. Thanks for sharing this information. It would be great to have short meetings with interesting questionnaire.
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Yes that would be fun. Thanks for stopping by Jayanthi.
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I haven’t heard of Pechakucha before. What a beautiful concept! I should introduce it to my husband and his coworkers. Maybe they can follow this concept and finish their telephone meetings in 6 minutes than 6 hours. 🙂
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ha ha! you are funny 🙂 Yes, the concept is good. Worth trying.
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Very interesting and I had no clue.
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Yes, same here! Heard for the first time but liked the concept.
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Wow, how fascinating is this. So much time could be saved in the otherwise long winding meetings. Thank you for introducing me to this unique word, Parul.
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My pleasure, Natasha!
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That’s an interesting thing! I wish all my meetings were so short and to the point!
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He he! Me too 😉
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I hope that post this pandemic corporates learn to cut meetings short. I think Pecha Kucha is a wonderful concept. Thanks for introducing me to it!
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Yes – hope that! Thank you for stopping by Corinne.
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Good to know this. 6 mins and 20 slides is good for people with less attention span. Never heard of this term before.
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So right, Ramya! thank you!
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Never heard about Pecha Kucha. But it does sound like a good concept–helpful for those who prefer to keep it short 😀
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I agree. Thanks, Shilpa!
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Never heard of it before. I got to know something new today. If i had known about it say 6 years back I would have pushed it forward among the team i worked with then to reduce the meeting duration to 6 minutes. Sounds like heaven when compared to an hour long meeting!
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ha ha! I know what you mean.
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What a great concept! I must show this to my hubby. If his office starts following Pecha-Kucha, he might get some extra time for me 😅
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Ha ha! Good idea 🙂
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