Flip Chart – The Anchored Prerequisite For Presentation

Article by Archie Coles

It can be defined as the most quintessential stationary which is generally supported by a tripod or a four legged easel.

There can be three different kinds of white boards. We have a stand alone flip chart which resembles a book kept open at an angle of 270 degree. That means the paper on the flip chart can be flipped from one side from the top. The other variety is the metallic easel having 3-4 stands to support. This type of white board flipchart accommodates large papers. The recent variety is the metallic stand on wheel flip charts in which the paper pads are fixed one or two legs that has wheels on it.

The text on the flipchart film is usually handwritten. The smooth surface helps to easily write on film and thus can add on and edit relevant points instantly and wipe off the irreverent stuffs effortlessly. One can use various colored markers to write on film in the sophisticated manner thereby making good visual impression.

The modern white boards have a multipurpose functionality. It can be used in delivering any kind of presentation. It is an effective tool during brainstorming sessions in a meeting, seminars or classrooms. Write on film your new ideas and relevant points that are easily accommodated and added without much hassle. Often, important information needs to be recorded instantly to make the necessary changes in the corporate policy. Important strategies in a meeting like team aspiration; aim and policy needs to be formulated. Flip chart is the helping buddy in such situations. It is also a palette for creative individuals giving ample choice and freedom.

Some of the best practices tip of using the White flip Board would be that one should make sure that the easel is locked in proper position. It needs to be placed in such a way that the ceiling lighting should reflect on the front side of the page. One should write on the chart first and then do the talking. It is best to stand on the right side of the white board flip chart facing the audience while delivering presentation.

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100 Creative Presentation Ideas

By Amir Elion

Creative Presentation Ideas – It’s Showtime!

Listed below are just 3 of the 100 creative presentation ideas you can use to make your presentation unforgettable. You may use these creative presentation ideas when speaking to potential investors, at management forums, conference lectures or with your colleagues, employees, or any other presentation you have to make.

Each creative idea is described in the following format:

  • Basic description of the creative presentation idea
  • What for? major benefits of the idea, or how it may be used
  • Variations on the creative idea: how you can adapt the idea to different settings, goals and audiences
  • Comments: things you should pay attention to when using the creative idea

Well, here comes the first creative presentation idea:

Creative Presentation Idea #1:

Description: Do not use titles in your slides

What for?

  1. Tell the viewers that you left out the presentation titles intentionally in order to see if you could deliver your main points clearly
  2. When using the presentation as a learning aid in a workshop, if your audience is required to complete the titles, they will have to think about what you are teaching and actively participate in the discussion

Variations:

  1. Leave the titles out for only some of the slides – perhaps the ones that will be used for a review of the presentation so far, or to trigger a discussion on a controversial issue
  2. Write only half of the title, and ask your audience to complete it

Comments:

  • You can use a printed “complete” version of the presentation for yourself, so you can see the titles you meant to use

The creative ideas I suggest are of different kinds and levels. Some are crazier than others. You should choose the one that best suits your presentation needs. Do you want to make a really bold statement? Here is a more outrageous idea:

Creative Presentation Idea #75:

Description: Present the presentation blindfolded!

What for?

  1. You could definitely demonstrate your knowledge of the subject and a good memory skill as well as self-confidence by using this idea
  2. Use it to add some humor to your presentation: after you put the blindfold on, intentionally make some funny mistakes when referring to the slides, and only then show them that you know what you’re talking about…

Variations:

  1. Put the blindfold on for just a short part of the presentation, when you want to make a dramatic effect
  2. Provide blindfolds for the participants, so their sense of hearing will be heightened and you could test their memory after a few slides!

Comments:

  • Take care not to offend people with disabilities (e.g. blind people, etc.). Use this technique when you are certain you can do so tactfully and with good taste

As you might have noticed by now, these creative presentation ideas do not rely on an incredible knowledge of Power Point, or on unreasonable production expenses. Actually, in some of the ideas you don’t even have to use Power Point at all!. Here’s one:

Creative Presentation Idea #31:

Description: Have a painter/caricaturist assistant -

drawing images/cartoons on a flip chart as you explain

What for?

  1. This would make your presentation “live” on the go. Instead of using slides, the sketches would visually convey the major points you are trying to get through. For example – when you talk about the tough task lying ahead, a simple drawing of mountaineers climbing up a steep mountain would etch that image in the viewers mind.
  2. A caricaturist could add a touch of humor to your presentation with funny images and hints

Variations:

  1. If you have the talent – you could draw the sketches yourself as you speak.
  2. If there’s an electronic drawing pad – you could use it and show the drawings on a screen as they are drawn.
  3. Alternatively – ask some of the participants themselves to help you and draw those images on the flip chart as you speak.
  4. You could prepare and give the participants a comic book with the important things you talked about.

Comments:

  • Make sure there are enough flip chart pages you could use, and that everyone can see them well.
  • Rehearse the presentation with the painter and the list the major subjects you are going to talk about so that s/he would have time to think about how to make meaningful and relevant drawings.
  • Here are a few pointers on where to find the person to draw for you: look for high school or college art students who wish to practice and demonstrate their talent for a small fee or free of charge; ask around for other employees that have that talent and are willing to give a hand. Of course, if the presentation is worth the investment, you may always hire a professional caricaturist.

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