I used to print images (like a map, etc.) onto an overhead transparency using a photocopier, and then project (with an OHP) the transparency directly onto the flip chart sheet, pencilling around the image using a feint pencil line. As Iain says, from more than two feet away you couldn't see the image.
During one session I used to use this method to draw a map of the UK and where the company's major locations were; people were always staggered that I could 'draw' a map so accurately! It's a nice touch sometimes to pre-arrange with a delegate to 'draw' the map for you.
The most important thing is to stimulate a positive cash flow so I'd immediately look for associate work with large training companies. Scour web pages and journals for those that might need experienced people. Whilst you are working on these contracts you have the time then to look for your own business - letting everybody you've ever worked with (who haven't come via your associate work!)know that you are available.
Jenny's right about the website, it's not doing you any favours. Websites have an important place, but for you I'd network like a thing possessed...
Sometimes it pays dividends with good presenters to explore other ways to put key points across. I remember one speaker from Financial Analysis would relate how he planned to rob a bank; how it would need to be properly planned to ensure that each member of the bank-raid team gave him value for money. His analogy was then related to his dept's work and was always the most popular part of the day! More importantly, the learning retention of the delegates was consistently higher than other more 'formal' presentations. Of course, you can't do it with every speaker, but such presentations are energisers in themselves.
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...and have sent it out to my LinkedIn contacts!
Sue
I used to print images (like a map, etc.) onto an overhead transparency using a photocopier, and then project (with an OHP) the transparency directly onto the flip chart sheet, pencilling around the image using a feint pencil line. As Iain says, from more than two feet away you couldn't see the image.
During one session I used to use this method to draw a map of the UK and where the company's major locations were; people were always staggered that I could 'draw' a map so accurately! It's a nice touch sometimes to pre-arrange with a delegate to 'draw' the map for you.
Howard
The most important thing is to stimulate a positive cash flow so I'd immediately look for associate work with large training companies. Scour web pages and journals for those that might need experienced people. Whilst you are working on these contracts you have the time then to look for your own business - letting everybody you've ever worked with (who haven't come via your associate work!)know that you are available.
Jenny's right about the website, it's not doing you any favours. Websites have an important place, but for you I'd network like a thing possessed...
Good luck!
Sometimes it pays dividends with good presenters to explore other ways to put key points across. I remember one speaker from Financial Analysis would relate how he planned to rob a bank; how it would need to be properly planned to ensure that each member of the bank-raid team gave him value for money. His analogy was then related to his dept's work and was always the most popular part of the day! More importantly, the learning retention of the delegates was consistently higher than other more 'formal' presentations. Of course, you can't do it with every speaker, but such presentations are energisers in themselves.