![]() The most basic way of structuring your content is through bullet lists. The Data Visualization Catalogue is also an excellent resource categorizing different ways of organizing information. There are a myriad of ways of organizing content in flip chart note taking - below are a few basic examples. Consistency in your use of dividers will help keep your notes organized.Ĭlouds used to divide a timeline (note: confidential info removed or blurred) Dividers encircle each Header, its Sub-Headings and Main Text, in unobtrusive colours like pastels and grey tones. Where bullets help anchor each idea, dividers separate your content across the page. Keep your bullets consistent (don’t mix stars, boxes, and check marks all on the same page!), and avoid using bullets that match the colour of your Main Text - the bullets should stand out to avoid being confused for text. This should contrast with the Heading, Sub-Heading, and Main Text, and will help emphasize ideas that really resonate with the group so they stand out at a glance.īullets anchor each idea on the page and guide the reader’s eye. “Pop” or Highlight Colour – If you want, you can also choose a “pop” colour for making a particular idea stand out. Ensure it’s the smallest size text you use, but still legible from a distance. Black is a good standard for your main text. ![]() For example, under the sub-heading “Launch Day Promotion,” there might be a discussion about give-aways, discounts, and social media channels. Main Text – the main text is where you’re capturing more details under each sub-heading. Sub-headings can be a contrasting colour from the Heading, or the same colour as your main text, but written in a larger font so it stands out from the main text. Sub-Headings – using the new website example, we might have sub-headings under Communication, such as: Social Media, Launch Day Promotion, Internal vs. Headings are best written in all-caps and in bold colours such as blue, green, red, or purple. ![]() For example, a discussion about a new company website might include these headings: Budget, Launch Date, Design, Communication, etc. ![]() Headings – these are the general topics that come up in a conversation. Organizing a discussion by topic will help participants quickly scan and understand main concepts and the details under each.Įxcerpt from a graphic recording where ideas were quickly captured and organized in a hierarchy. (note: the time blocks are emphasized in the image for demonstration purposes they’re not visible to participants) We often lightly pencil in lines to separate blocks of time and ensure we utilize the space effectively. It can help to divide up your space by lightly penciling lines based on 15- or 20-minute blocks of time so you keep within certain boundaries.īelow is an example of our graphic wall set up and ready for a fast-paced graphic recording. Planning SpaceĪlways keep an eye on the time allotted for the discussion so you don’t run out of paper space! This is especially important when working with a large visual template. Heather Martinez, a colleague of mine, specializes in lettering and legibility and offers a wealth of resources on her site. Is it how close your letters are? Illegible m’s and n’s? Focus on what needs improvement and start slow – you want to embed the right gestures into your muscle memory before speeding up! Then step back and analyze what needs improvement. Start by writing a simple phrase at your quick handwriting pace. Improving your writing only happens through repetition and practice with the exact tools you would be using: large markers, flip chart paper, and in a standing position at a wall or flip-chart. But the group needs to quickly read the ideas you’re putting up on the flip chart and build upon them – sloppy handwriting makes this difficult! Legible WritingĬlear writing is essential, although it’s often undervalued in the interest of speed. The tips below are ordered from the most basic improvements you can make, to more sophisticated techniques. Whether you’re a facilitator wanting to improve your flip charting, a volunteer scribe, or a sketch-noter… you don’t have to be an artist to take effective notes!īy implementing a few basic techniques, your flip chart note taking will improve in legibility and organization, and therefore facilitate better group discussions. Check out the Cheat Sheet at the end of the post, which is free to download! The basic fundamentals of graphic recording can enhance flip chart note taking or the use of large visual templates when facilitating discussions. During a breakout group discussion, one person is usually assigned as the “recorder,” and he or she rarely has a graphic recording background… so the notes might be illegible, scattered, or too lengthy. When a meeting has multiple breakout groups, flip chart note taking can enhance and guide group discussions.
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