Before-:

• Sketch in very light pencil – only you can see before the presentation, then inking over whilst you are carrying out the presentation – especially good for creating good straight lines or circles.
• Make sure the letters are large enough 6cm for headings, 3cm for everything else
• 3 colours max – use strong colours that will stand out
• Tab corner with one word title so you can see which flip you want
• Decide where to position so that everyone can see

During-:

• Don’t talk and write at the same time
• Introduce, pause, display, pause, talk/invite comment
• If you are right-handed, the flip chart should be on your left as you face the audience, so you obscure much less of it when drawing.
• When pointing at the flip chart, stay on the same side and point with your left hand, so that you stay facing the audience.
• Turn to blank page at end

Before-:

• Check picture fills 75% of screen
• Everyone can see
• Screen is switched off

During-:

• Pause when placing OHP, with the machine off
• Switch on machine
• Pause - give people time to read
• Face audience, not screen
• Explain your points
• Use pointer on OHP, not screen.

Before-:

• Keep it simple
• Use visual images as much as possible
• Use clear pictures and charts
• Never put more words on one slide than you would on a T Shirt
• Make sure any words are big enough to be read at the back of the room
• Have a maximum of five bullet points
• Make your titles headlines
• Never import whole documents or spreadsheets
• Write words like you’d say them

During-:

• Don’t talk too fast through each slide
• Use no more than one slide per minute
• Use powerpoint to support rather than communicate what you are saying
• Cut out the unnecessary slide
• Produce a slide for you most important point to create a lasting impact on your audience