How a conference organiser can strip a facilitator’s credibility with a single gesture
How a conference organiser can strip a facilitator’s credibility with a single gesture Most speakers (and I studied this during a recent lengthy conference, so it’s proper research) have trouble sticking to time. They tend to run over if allowed. Which may be mildly...
How to transform a bored audience into a keen bunch of listeners
How to transform a bored audience into a keen bunch of listeners Give the audience a task at the start of any talk or lecture that’s going to last more than 5 minutes. For example, ‘Pick out the most important idea’, or ‘Prepare 3 questions you might like...
Start at the end
Start at the end At a conference I attended recently, one speaker caught our attention by saying at the start, ‘Here’s my best slide’, and projecting a screen titled ‘Conclusion’. This provoked a warm response, a laugh and a murmur of appreciation. It’s a nice tactic...
On the question of inviting questions
On the question of inviting questions When you are giving a presentation, you may or may not want your audience to ask you questions as you go along. When I’m presenting, I’m usually fine with spontaneous questions, as it increases the prospects of people...
How presenters are presenting a lot more than their message
How presenters are presenting a lot more than their message When you are watching a presenter, you learn a lot about them even if you pay little attention to their words. Are they confident, passionate, authoritative? Or nervous, bored or unconvincing? As Gregory...Upcoming Events
Advanced Facilitation Masterclass
When
22 – 23 February 2018
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Central London – exact location to be confirmed.
