Welcome to Using Flip Charts

Posted: November 15, 2011

Flip ChartUsing Flip Charts is designed to help you get the most out of that ubiquitous meeting room item – the humble flip chart. Even though we live in a world of multimedia, PowerPoint and webinar meetings, the basic flipchart is so useful you cannot get rid of it…!

This site will provide you with help, support and ideas to get the most out of the office flip chart.

You will find articles, tips, recommendations and reviews of books, videos which help improve your use of flip charts and some essential supplies. In other words, a complete resource centre for anyone who uses flip charts.

How to Give a Great Presentation

Posted: January 25, 2012

By: Alexander O Mcgee

Some people may get panic when they have to speak in front of a group. Actually, there are several ways that can be used for alleviating panic or nervous when you have to give presentation in front of people. Just read on the following tips that will guide you in giving a great presentation.

As the first step, you need to write down the material you are going to deliver in your presentation in detail. This is to make you easier in memorizing it. Later, you only need to put the main points that you will be covering on index card or cue cards. However, before you can do it, you should know the material first.

The second step that you need to do for giving a great presentation is to practice. You can try to practice giving presentation in front of the mirror. Or, you can also try to do it in front of your friends or family so that they can give you their opinion about your performance. So, you still can do more practice if you think that you are less experienced.



The third step that you have to do is to prepare the visual aids that you need for your presentation. It is required using a software program in order to come up with the slides which can be printed out and distributed to the audience during the talk. In addition, if you cannot access to a computer, you can use a whiteboard and flipcharts.

The fourth step is to prepare the room. When preparing the room, you have to make sure that the lighting is properly installed so that your audience can see you and the screen or the whiteboard and the flipcharts. If it is possible, you can use graphs, symbols, and aids in a way to keep the audience interested in your presentation. Just make sure that your handouts are readily available. Besides, you can also provide pens and notepads to the audience if necessary.

The fifth step that you should do is to prepare yourself. It happens in some people to get dry mouth from the nervousness before they get up in front of a group. Therefore, it is important for you to have water for yourself and also other materials that you need. In order to add some spark during your presentation, you can consider using marker or laser pointer. This can be useful in providing refreshments for the audience. Do not forget to talk loudly and clearly so that you can become a center of attention for your audience.

Top Ten Eco-Friendly Office Products

Posted: January 24, 2012

By: Jamie Lyons

With environmental concerns gaining in priority it is important to embrace eco-friendly solutions where possible. This top ten details the best office supplies and equipment out there for the green aware, each of the items listed has been specifically designed by the manufacturer to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to an exisiting product; without compromising on quality, practicality or ease of use:

1- Canon Bright Recycled Paper

Canon are renowned for their printers and consumables, with their Bright Recycled Paper range they can confidently add recycled paper to that list. This high quality 80gsm paper is made from 100% reclaimed paper waste and produces brilliant results on all office machines. Available in A3 and A4 sizes this paper is perfect for general printing as well as important presentations and reports.

2- Basildon Bond Recycled Envelopes

Whether for home or office use, these versatile envelopes are available in white or manila and feature peel and seal fastening. Not only is the paper used 100% recycled, but the viewing window is made from corn as opposed to petrochemical plastic meaning less impact on the environment in production and a biodegradable end product which can be processed as paper recycling waste.

3- Ecolabel Recycled Paper Barrel Flipchart Markers

These flipchart marker pens from the appropriately named Ecolabel use water-based ink as opposed to the harmful, solvent based alternatives. In addition to an ecologically sound ink, the barrels of the pens are made from recycled paper which has been treated to offer maximum durability and practicality.

4- Scotch Natural Fibre Film Magic Tape

Scotch Natural Fibre Film Magic Tape is one of the most environmentally aware sticky tape products available. The core is made from 100% recycled cardboard, the dispenser is made from 100% recycled plastic and the tape itself is manufactured using natural fibres as opposed to petrochemicals. This eco-friendly tape is even sold in 100% recycled cardboard packaging (without plastic film) and both the packaging and core can be recycled when the tape runs out.

5- Colop Green Line Word Stamp

This stamp certainly gets our seal of approval. Manufactured from 80% plus recycled plastics, this self-inking stamp is made with eco-awareness in mind. The ink pad provides literally thousands of crisp impressions and the packaging is 100% recycled, uncoloured cardboard. The only aspect of this item which isn’t ‘green’ is the colour of the ink…which is red for maximum visibility.

6- Rapid Eco Tacker

Also referred to as a ‘staple gun’ this environmentally ethical Tacker from Rapid’s Eco range is manufactured using 80% recycled plastic. Available in a range of sizes for hobby use through to industrial application, all models are shipped in 100% recycled cardboard with soy based ink printing – which mirrors the sustainable nature of the item itself.

7- Jiffy Green Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap and packaging materials in general tend to illicit concern from environmental circles due to the waste they tend to produce. With their Green Bubble Film, Jiffy successfully address this by utilising 100% recycled polythene. Suitable for all forms of cushioning, wrapping and void filling – this recycled material provides maximum protection with minimum environmental impact.

8- Aurora EcoCalc Calculator

The EcoCalc is one of the most environmentally friendly pieces of electrical equipment on the market. With a recycled plastic keyboard, zero air miles travelled and 90% recycled packaging you won’t find a more eco-ethical calculator anywhere. In addition to the green credentials of the item and its packaging, the use of solar cells for power mean that this calculator from Aurora doesn’t impact on the planet when used either.

9- Concord Half Flap Document Wallets

With their Half Flap Document Wallets, Concord offer the perfect storage receptacle for all of those vital documents (printed on recycled paper we hope). Made from heavyweight, 285 gsm, 100% recycled cardboard these rugged folders help to preserve both the planet and your important paperwork.

10- 5 Star Compatible Inkjet Cartridges

Remanufactured from empty OEM printer cartridges, these compatible inkjet cartridges consist of 70-90% recycled materials and components by weight. In addition to offering a low cost alternative to ‘official’ branded ink cartridges and a high proportion of recycled materials they are packaged in R-PET blister packs which contain up to 80% recycled plastic. All cartridges comply with the European REACH regulations (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) to assure protection of the environment in manufacture of all parts and materials.

The products listed here are just an example of the huge range of environmentally ethcial office supplies and equipment currently available.

Stop Losing Money With Poor Presentation Skills

Posted: January 23, 2012

By: Milly Sonneman

 

Whether you are using whiteboard to get new ideas, run office brainstorms or give client pitches, one thing is certain. Poor presentation skills will cost you A LOT of money.

 

Presenting with a whiteboard is the fast and easy way to dramatically improve your ideas, process and results. Use this simple step-by-step whiteboard workout to boost your skills to a new level.

 

Step 1. Use A Storyboard To Plan For Impact
Organize the creative and logical flow of your story for your whiteboard presentation. A storyboard is a frame-by-frame blueprint of the sequence of ideas, as well as the details of each part of your presentation.

 

Benefit: Feel confident in front of a big group! Just imagine. You won’t have to wrack your brain trying to figure out what to do next.

 

Step 2. Write And Draw Your Ideas
Instead of being a ‘text-only’ presenter, use pictures and words to stimulate fresh ideas and innovative thinking. If you are hopeless at drawing, don’t worry. There are now easy reference guides teaching you exactly how to look like a pro, using a marker. One of the most valuable resources is a video tutorial showing how to draw on flipcharts and whiteboards.

 

Hint: Simple drawings have a high impact on flipcharts and whiteboards.

 

Benefit: You will connect with any audience. According to academic research from Stanford and Wharton, 60% of people are visual learners. Plus, kinesthetic learners account for an additional 25%. People with this learning style prefer to see the big picture before they take action.

 

Now, do the math. That’s 85% of the population that prefers to see information visually. With pictures and words, you’ll connect precisely with how 85% of participants learn – and make decisions.

 

Step 3. Connect With Hot Issues
The best presentations have a strong emotional connection with issues, problems and concerns of your audience. Do the extra legwork to find out what’s really top of mind for your participants. Informational interviews, informal conversations, and research are your best bets.

 

Benefit: Your audience listens. Instead of looking out at a sea of glazed stares, people are more likely to sit on the edge of their seats

 

Step 4. Write, Draw and Move
Naturally, you must stand in front of a traditional whiteboard or dry- erase board. It’s essential to write and draw. This means your back is briefly to the audience. While most presentation experts warn you: “Never turn your back to the audience,” it’s impossible at a whiteboard.

 

The solution: write, draw and move out of the way. Stay light on your feet. Step to the side so people can see what is on the board.

 

Benefit: Your audience sees what the story as it develops. Rather than staring at your backside, they watch an organic flow of words, pictures and story.

 

Step 5. Ignite Interaction
Get your audience involved. Ask questions and record answers. Use the whiteboard to promote, encourage and invite interaction.

 

While interactive whiteboards use electronic features to encourage interaction, you can achieve great results using a standard dry-erase board. Interaction is an attitude and commitment. As your comfort grows in guiding and facilitating interaction, your whiteboard presentations will be much more lively – and effective.

 

Benefit: Your audience participates. This is exactly why you’re using a whiteboard in the first place.

 

Step 6. Focus on Specific Action
Plan your entire whiteboard presentation to inspire, motivate and create a magnetic call to action. While this is true in every business presentation, with whiteboard presentations specific selling instructions are easier to deliver.

 

For instance, write the call to action. Draw icons to represent the benefits of action. Focus arrows on the action. Define the value of taking action in dollars, time and effort.

 

Benefit: Selling with whiteboard presentations inspires action. Your confused, overworked and stressed-out clients and prospects know exactly what to do.

 

Bottom line: Stop losing money with poor presentation skills. With the right whiteboard selling skills, you’ll win results. In fact, you’re most likely to be unstoppable.

An Useful Tool-interactive Whiteboard for Educators

Posted: January 21, 2012

By: ellen Presentation tools are increasing in popularity for educators who want to share ideas and information with large or small groups of students. Interactive applications are in demand for educators who want to involve their students in learning with technology. The electronic interactive whiteboard is a device that combines both of these attributes, offering [...]

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