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One powerful technique to use in the workshops is
the “sticky wall.” This is a large piece of fabric that serves as the design
board for the promotional campaign. Participants are guided through a series of
steps in which they write ideas on ½ sheets of paper and place them on the
sticky wall. They are able to arrange and re-arrange the ideas to illustrate
linkages among the ideas, create several drafts of a plan and select the final
sequence of steps for the promotional campaign. This technique allows for the
full involvement of up to 7 participants per team (per sticky wall). It is a
great technique if large groups are involved and the goals are to educate the
full group about the process and to gather as many ideas as possible. Directions
for preparing sticky walls are below.
Fabric
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Purchase nylon fabric that is 54 inches wide and
at least 4 yards long for one “sticky wall.” Often facilitators like to have
two “sticky walls” for large groups or dual activities.
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Use 3M Spray Mount Artist’s Adhesive which
allows for repositioning and is “ideal for temporary bonding”.
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Spray the fabric ahead of time, following the
directions on the spray can. Spray new fabric 2-3 times; touch up already
sprayed fabric from time to time. Remove contact lenses when spraying.
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If additional stickiness is needed during the
session or meeting, spray the wall when people are on break or at lunch to
avoid triggering sensitivity reactions participants might have.
Mounting the Fabric on the Wall
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Purchase 3M Command Adhesive Strips for use with
3M™ Large Hooks, Jumbo Hooks and Picture Hangers.
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Follow the directions on the package of the
Command Strips, but it is not necessary to use the hooks. Affix the Command
Strip directly to the fabric and then directly to the wall. For a 4-yard
piece of fabric, 5-6 strips are needed, placed 2 to 2.5 feet apart. Press
the Command Strips firmly on the fabric and firmly to the wall.
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To remove the fabric from the wall, follow the
directions on the back of the Command Strip package.
½ Sheets of Paper
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Decide if you want a particular color scheme for
different elements of the exercises.
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Use regular 8.5” x 11’’ pastel colored paper and
cut in half (into 8.5” x 5.5” pieces.)
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Cut at least a 2” stack per team..
Other Supplies
Often the process requires additional supplies such as;
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Square and rectangular Post-It™ Notes, multiple
colors
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Transparent tape
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Scissors
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Colored dots
To Store the Fabric
When finished with the meeting or session, fold the fabric, sticky side to
sticky side. It will be easy to separate for later use.
Eventually, a sticky wall will collect a lot of
lint. Because they are not expensive, it is more practical to purchase another,
rather than try to clean it. |
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Trimitra
Consultants regularly conducts training sessions on
topics related to
Presentation Skills.
For Further information, please contact:
Ms. Sisilia N Dachi
Trimitra Consultants
CBD Bintaro Jaya IX Blok G1,
Jakarta 12330 - Indonesia
Phone: (+62-21) 745-2275, 745-1948,
Fax: (+62-21) 745-2049
Email:
dachi@trimitra.com |
