From Lynette =)
You know from time to time we do get excited about seemingly strange things here at Ah Ha! The latest? We just love foam core -- 40" by 60" foam core to be more specific (we like the 3/8th inch although it is also available in 1/2 inch).
We've found these thin white boards to be magnificent tools in our facilitation of LearningConnect sessions. The 40" by 60" size is perfect for our wall sized templates and with the assistance of a flipchart or even an easel, we can work effectively in rooms that have less than wonderful wall space. And, WOW! these foam core walls have 2 useable sides!!
Remember, an important element of grounded facilitation is taking care of the Operational physical details. Sometimes all the stuff required for LearningConnect even overwhelms me! So recently we've prepped our very portable, very light, yet surprisingly strong "walls" well before DataCollection sessions. This allows us to be more relaxed and attentive to facilitating and being with the team and workshop guests.
When we travel we arrange for a local art supply store to deliver 10 or so boards directly to the facility, conference center or hotel where we're working. When we arrive our foam core boards are waiting for us to get to work. It doesn't get better than that =)
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Thank you Linda for suggesting we use foam core boards at our last event. It made a huge difference in the ease, tenor and outcomes of the event!
Lynette here: Another great reason to use foam core! When working in a hotel ballroom or conference rooms, often the light is less than inspired at the wall. So hanging templates on foam core allows us to move the templates into the best light! Perfect!!
Recently while running a conference for 150 Millennials in Hollywood, the Renaissance Hotel was lovely but told us we couldn't put anything up on the walls. On short notice, with little budget, we had to locate approximately 18 sheets of foam core to work off of. The solution came quite by accident - HOME DEPOT!! The sheets are 1 inch thick and cost us $10 per 48" x 8' board. We had to transport them ourselves but they were fantastic! Much much cheaper than what I would usually buy at an art store (and sturdier too!). Just a heads up that it's best to layer paper over them.
Wow! What a great idea. I'm getting some of these for my next consumer interaction. Thanks for a good idea!
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