The Big Book of Flip Charts

by Robert W. Lucas, Robert William Lucas (Introduction)

Overview

With all the razzle-dazzle technology around, there’s still no more lively, informative, and audience-friendly way to make an impact than with flip charts. But using flip charts well is a skill. Here’s a book that provides you with the proven techniques that will make you shine. You’ll learn the basic design principles and artistic "tricks of the trade" that give a flip chart a professional look: Selecting and arranging lettering that makes an impact all the way to the back of the room … Transporting and setting up flip charts … Arranging the presentation room … Finding the best, most dependable equipment—including easels, paper, masking tape, and markers … Jazzing up your flip chart with "ready-to-copy" graphics … Devising flip chart activities that lead to brainstorming and team problem-solving. Soon, even the least artistic presenter will know how to develop pro-level flip charts that can make every presentation come alive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071343114
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/26/1999
Series:	Big Book Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Bob Lucas is the President of Creative Presentation Resources and has been a professional trainer for 27 years. He is the author of six books.

Table of Contents

PART I — HOW TO DRAW GREAT-LOOKING FLIP CHARTS
Chapter I — Basic Layout and Design Principles
Chapter 2 — Writing well on a Flip Chart — Even If You have Poor Handwriting
Chapter 3 — Spicing Up Your Flip Charts with Graphic Images — Even If You Can't Draw
Chapter 4 — Selecting the Right Equipment and Materials
Chapter 5 — Flip Chart Logistics: Overcoming the "Hassle Factor"

PART II — PRESENTING AND FACILITATING WITH FLIP CHARTS
Chapter 6 —Planning Your Flip Chart-Based Meeting or Presentation
Chapter 7 — Looking Professional at the Easel: Tips and Tricks for Presenters, Facilitators and Scribes
Chapter 8 — Flip Chart Techniques for Facilitating Meetings

PART III — 25 FLIP CHART ACTIVITIES FOR BRAINSTORMING, ICEBREAKING, TEAM PROBLEM SOLVING, AND FACILITATING MEETINGS

PART IV — APPENDICES
Appendix A —50 Simple, Ready-to-Use Template Flip Charts to Impress Participants When They Walk into the Room
Appendix B — Sample Flip Chart Icons
Appendix C — Where to Find Flip Chart Accessories and Resources
Appendix D — Bibliography
Index|