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Core Benefits of Flip Charts
Flip charts are both a static display tool (like
slides or props) and a dynamic creation tool
(like a whiteboard or the ubiquitous back of the
napkin). This versatility offers many key
benefits to speakers, including:
Writing or drawing on a flip chart is an active
process, and energizes the speaker.
Whenever I step up to the flip chart, my energy
levels rise.
Core Benefits of Flip Charts
Flip charts are both a static display tool (like
slides or props) and a dynamic creation tool
(like a whiteboard or the ubiquitous back of the
napkin). This versatility offers many key
benefits to speakers, including:
Writing or drawing on a flip chart is an active
process, and energizes the speaker.
Whenever I step up to the flip chart, my energy
levels rise.
Flip Chart Do’s and Taboos
Using flip charts effectively is a basic skill
every competent speaker must possess. You
may not use flip charts in every presentation
but you should be able to wield one
effectively when appropriate.
Here’s a few tips to help you:
1. Be prepared.
Check and double check that you have
markers (and that they aren’t dried out) and
enough paper.
2. Choose dark, saturated colors.
To maximize visibility all the way to the back
of the room, stick to
high contrast colors like
black, blue, red, or dark green. Stay away
from yellow or anything pastel-shaded.
3. Use colors consistently.
If you are using more than one color (you
should), then use them
consistently. I
typically use black as my base color, but
then use red or blue to emphasize key
words, or annotate the text.
4. Position the flip chart to maximize
visibility for your audience.
I’ve seen speakers use flip charts from
exactly where they stood at the
beginning of
the session: in a far, dark corner. Don’t
hesitate to move
the flip chart to a more
convenient location.
4. Position the flip chart to maximize visibility
for your audience.
I’ve seen speakers use flip charts from exactly
where they stood at the beginning of the session:
in a far, dark corner. Don’t hesitate to move
the
flip chart to a more convenient location.
5. Minimize the time spent standing in front of
the flip chart.
Lots of people advise standing to the side, even
when writing. I find
this difficult to do without
compromising legibility. However, it is
important
to quickly move off to the side when you aren’t
writing or drawing to avoid being an obstacle.
“Flip charts are
more than just
relics; they remain
one of the most
versatile tools
readily available to
speakers.”
6. Be neat… it
matters.
If nobody can read it,
it’s pointless. Practice
your penmanship. It’s
not hard to do, but it
does take practice as
it is different than
writing on a desk or table.
7. Print.
Don’t write.
8. Print large.
Make sure every word you print can be read by
the person sitting in the back row of the room.
9. Print straight across.
Keep your words/phrases oriented straight
along the page.
Don’t dip down
as if your words are tumbling
down a waterfall.
If you find this
difficult, pre-trace some faint
pencil lines along the flip chart pages.
10. Give the flip chart the focus.
If you are using both slides and a flip chart
within the same presentation, consider whether
the two are needed concurrently.
If you don’t need your slides when using a flip
chart, black out the slides
(use the “B” key in
PowerPoint to do this) to put the entire focus on
the flip chart.
11. Don’t use flip charts for lengthy
sentences.
Focus on single words or short phrases. This
will keep the tempo quick and active — just
what the flip chart should be.
12. Draw pictures. You don’t need to be
an artist.
Of course flip charts are good for planned
diagrams, but they shine when used for
impromptu sketches. Use colors wisely.
13. Make tables, charts, or graphs.
Let your imagination go wild.
