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10 reasons to use a whiteboard

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Doug Pratt
Doug Pratt

If do you any planning or dreaming you need a whiteboard to increase your productivity. In this presentation you will see 10 reasons why you need to use a whiteboard for business and personal activities.

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1 Erase mistakes ? With a good eraser whiteboards are very forgiving. ? As soon as you can see a word or idea visually, all it takes is a swipe of the eraser to start with a fresh canvas.
2 Make connections ? Mind maps are a great brainstorming tool, whether in groups or working by yourself. ? Another similar tool is the Ishikawa ?shbone diagram, used to help identify causes of problems. ? Whiteboards are an e?ective medium to quickly write out key points and then draw connecting lines between various topics.
3 Easy to see ? Whiteboards are usually mounted on walls or on an easel stand. They are designed to provide maximum visibility for a group. ? Remember to write in a large font if you are working with a large group. ? Writing neatly is also helpful.
4 Large work space ? The larger the whiteboard space the better. ? I once worked in a place with a conference where all of the walls consisted of whiteboards. ? Every time we came into the conference room we could see how ideas were developing.
5 Collaboration ? Collaborative brainstorming typically results in more and better ideas than thinking alone. ? Whiteboards provide an excellent way to quickly write out ideas and draw designs. ? This can be accomplished concurrently, when working together, or asynchronously, as various individuals contribute to di?erent ideas on the whiteboard over time.
6 Storyboards ? Whiteboards can be used to plan presentations and documents. ? If you print PowerPoint or KeyNote slides at 9 to a page, they are the same size as small sticky notes. ? Using the whiteboard, you can tape printed slides, add sticky notes, and draw other ideas for slides.
7 Reusable ? Just like you can erase mistakes, you can erase everything and use the space again. ? Before you erase, take a photo so that you can utilize the information from the whiteboard later.
8 Creative ? With a variety of colors and pen sizes, there is no end to the creativity when using a whiteboard. ? Additionally, because you can place text and drawings anywhere without software limitations, it is easier to be creative.
9 Process mapping ? When developing a new process or reviewing an existing one, the whiteboard makes it easy to walk through the various steps of a process. ? As you draw out a process, it is easy to make changes or insert additional steps. ? Once a process is captured on the whiteboard, you can then review the process to look for unnecessary steps or opportunities for improvement.
10 Audience attention ? When you are creating in real- time, the audience must focus on your presentation. ? The audience can¡¯t read ahead or lag behind. ? Using a whiteboard will help you and your audience stay at the same pace. ? Using a whiteboard ensures that you keep visuals simple without unnecessary graphics or too much text.
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10 reasons to use a whiteboard

  • 1. 10 Reasons to Use A WhiteBoard www.PersonalChange.info
  • 2. 1 Erase mistakes ? With a good eraser whiteboards are very forgiving. ? As soon as you can see a word or idea visually, all it takes is a swipe of the eraser to start with a fresh canvas.
  • 3. 2 Make connections ? Mind maps are a great brainstorming tool, whether in groups or working by yourself. ? Another similar tool is the Ishikawa ?shbone diagram, used to help identify causes of problems. ? Whiteboards are an e?ective medium to quickly write out key points and then draw connecting lines between various topics.
  • 4. 3 Easy to see ? Whiteboards are usually mounted on walls or on an easel stand. They are designed to provide maximum visibility for a group. ? Remember to write in a large font if you are working with a large group. ? Writing neatly is also helpful.
  • 5. 4 Large work space ? The larger the whiteboard space the better. ? I once worked in a place with a conference where all of the walls consisted of whiteboards. ? Every time we came into the conference room we could see how ideas were developing.
  • 6. 5 Collaboration ? Collaborative brainstorming typically results in more and better ideas than thinking alone. ? Whiteboards provide an excellent way to quickly write out ideas and draw designs. ? This can be accomplished concurrently, when working together, or asynchronously, as various individuals contribute to di?erent ideas on the whiteboard over time.
  • 7. 6 Storyboards ? Whiteboards can be used to plan presentations and documents. ? If you print PowerPoint or KeyNote slides at 9 to a page, they are the same size as small sticky notes. ? Using the whiteboard, you can tape printed slides, add sticky notes, and draw other ideas for slides.
  • 8. 7 Reusable ? Just like you can erase mistakes, you can erase everything and use the space again. ? Before you erase, take a photo so that you can utilize the information from the whiteboard later.
  • 9. 8 Creative ? With a variety of colors and pen sizes, there is no end to the creativity when using a whiteboard. ? Additionally, because you can place text and drawings anywhere without software limitations, it is easier to be creative.
  • 10. 9 Process mapping ? When developing a new process or reviewing an existing one, the whiteboard makes it easy to walk through the various steps of a process. ? As you draw out a process, it is easy to make changes or insert additional steps. ? Once a process is captured on the whiteboard, you can then review the process to look for unnecessary steps or opportunities for improvement.
  • 11. 10 Audience attention ? When you are creating in real- time, the audience must focus on your presentation. ? The audience can¡¯t read ahead or lag behind. ? Using a whiteboard will help you and your audience stay at the same pace. ? Using a whiteboard ensures that you keep visuals simple without unnecessary graphics or too much text.