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Hands-on workshops really reinforce learning, develop and nurture team skills and enhance understanding. But they are not always appropriate or practical. Choosing between talks and workshops can be a real balancing act.

But how do we choose between the two?

We talk to you and agree on the best format for delivery to your specific group or audience so our input dovetails with your needs.

CHOOSING BETWEEN PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS & COMBINATIONS

Here are a few hints and tips to help you decide what is best for with your group:

a. How Big is Your Group?

Large groups, say 35 or more members, tend to suit a presentation style unless there is space available (usually separate rooms or a large room with well divided space) for the group to divide up into smaller units.  We find that these smaller groups are best restricted to a maximum of 10 people (5-8 is a more ideal), allowing individuals to maintain focus and engage with the activities.

b. How Old is Your Group?

If your group is younger in age e.g., school age, interactive talks and workshops are more likely to stimulate them and hold their attention.  Groups more used to formal presentations will probably be more comfortable with talks. If in doubt, ask them.

c. What is the Experience & Ability of Your Group?

Ask yourself some basic questions, such as:

   Does your group have any experience or knowledge in the subject?
  If so, what level are they at?
  What input will bridge the gap to where you want them to be?
  How will that information be best delivered based on these questions?

d. What are the Main Interests of Your Group?

   Is the talk/workshop for a group with similar interests?  or ...
   Will it be for a group with diverse focus or interests?
   Are these interests allied to the subject of the talk (see point c. above).

e. How Much Space is Available?

This relates to point a). above, but if you are severely restricted by space, and people cannot easily work in separate groups within the space available, presentation style talks will probably work better.

On the other hand, if you have a very large room, or several smaller rooms in which teams can work, workshops may be a good choice.

f. How Much Time is Available?

If your time is restricted, say to a single period in school, or a one/two-hour slot, workshops may not be practical as they take longer. Shorter time periods favour delivery using a talk/presentation/lecture.

Workshops include some presentation material but typically last between 2.5 and 3.5 hours, depending on scope and complexity.

g. How do the Members of Your Group Learn Best?

Our talks, presentations and workshops are constructed and delivered to engage with as many learning styles and preferences as possible. However, some audiences and environments have clear preferences:

  - Some of prefer to sit and listen; others prefer hands-on activities.

  - Some learn best using visual images; others prefer written, textual information.

Your particular audience may have a preferred style of learning. Find out then tell us!

We will use your input to ensure that our training input dovetails with your needs and your audience.  Nothing is off-the-shelf: everything is tailored.

"Stuart listens well to his clients and can be relied upon to develop a solution which meets their requirements in a creative and professional manner. I have been struck by Stuart’s exceptional skill of simplifying what may appear complicated to most people. It is very easy to learn from Stuart. I would have no hesitation in recommending Stuart."

SP, Open Mind Coaching UK

Learn more about the talks/presentations we provide.

  Contact Us for More Information and to Discuss Your Needs

Dr Stuart Wood
Waywood Training
PO Box 202
Loughborough
Leics
LE11 1WH

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