Using a flipchart during a team meeting can provide a creative, yet structured, workingenvironment and bring focus to the group. Here are a few tips for effective flipchart use:Place the flipchart at the front of the groupEnsure you have plenty of flipchart paper to handStand to the side of the flipchart to ensure everyone can seeWhilst standing to one side, practice writing on flipchart.Write headings, where appropriateUse clear, bold, large fontUtilise different colours and bullet points when writing on the flipchart.Go Wild:The 'Go Wild' facilitation method involves writing down 20 ideas beginning with the phrase'wouldn't it be good if...'As a result, the group is encouraged to come up with better and more imaginative solutions. Tobegin with, the statements might be obvious and predictable, but will become increasinglycreative and 'wild' as you go on.Ground RulesFirst, the facilitator or meeting leader should get the group to establish some 'ground rules' or a'team code' for group working. Do this at an early stage of the group coming together.In addition, key principles for setting these ground rules are that they:Establish an acceptable code of behaviourProvide a frame of reference for group members to challenge constructivelyHelp the group gain agreement of what is importantAre specific enough to be practicalDo not stifle the groups' creativityRemain within the teamGroup ReviewGetting the group to review what they have learnt and gained out of the meeting wi