boo·mer·ang (boo-muh-rang)
noun: strategy used by skilled training professionals to throw the audience’s question back to the group without the presenter first providing an expert opinion or answer
That Flip Chart Gang
That Flip Chart Gang
I do not like that Flip Chart Gang
Would you like to boomerang?
I do not like that Flip Chart Gang,
I do not like to boomerang.
Even when someone asks?
They may have a task.
They may even ask.
But I will not do it Flip Chart Gang,
I will not throw back the question like a boomerang.
Would you, could you, in a small group?
I would not, could not in a small group.
I would not, could not with a large troupe.
Even if they have a task.
Even if they are brave enough to ask.
I will not do it Flip Chart Gang.
I will not throw the question back like a boomerang.
Would you try it once or twice?
I would not boomerang once,
I would not boomerang twice.
I’m the expert and giving up control is too high of a price.
Whether it’s in a large troupe,
Or if it’s in a small group,
Even if they have a task,
Even if they are brave enough to ask.
I will not do it Flip Chart Gang.
I will not throw the question back like a boomerang.
Give it a whirl, and you will see,
Let them answer just once and I’ll let you be.
I shall give it a whirl and honor your plea,
Just this once, if you let me be.
A question has been posed, what do you all think?
Hey! The audience’s answer doesn’t stink!
Maybe I am not the only one who is wise.
Maybe answers can come from any of these gals and guys.
Maybe I will boomerang more than once or twice.
Maybe giving up some control really isn’t that high of a price.
And it can happen in small groups!
And it can happen in large troupes!
The next time they have a task,
I will hold my answer when they ask.
Instead I will use the boomerang.
Thank you, thank you Flip Chart Gang!
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