Adding Participation to Conference Speechmaking
Submitted by AnnEpps on Mon, 2004-12-06 01:02.
(1 vote)
Group facilitation methods: Reflection / Dialogue
Identification
Level of process:
MethodIntent or purpose:
To build liveliness and audience participation into a conference format filled with speeches and panels.
Types of Participants:
anyoneOptimal amount of time needed:
15-20 minutes for each reflectionHowto
Usual or Expected Outcomes:
intensified interest in conference topic; deeper thinking on topicLevel of participation:
highIdeal Conditions:
round tables, but not necessaryPotential Pitfalls:
speakers resent time taken away from their speechHow is success evaluated:
participant feedback and level of participation during reflection periodsExamples of successes and failures:
Used at Malaysia Women's Conference with about 500 participants, 2003Type of Facilitator-Client Relationship:
Requires briefing of speakers in advance to gain their support.Level of Difficulty to Facilitate:
Facilitation skills requiredSetting and Materials:
May have questions printed on papers at each seat; or put up on power pointResources Needed:
microphonePre-Work Required:
working through questions suitable for subject and audience; briefing of speakersProcedures:
After each speech, audience is invited to talk in groups of 4-5 persons where they are seated to reflect on 1) key points that struck or interested them; 2)questions they'd like to ask; 3)other points or perspectives they'd like to add; 4)implications for their work/life; questions may be written and collected for later consideration by speaker. If group is no larger than about 50 persons, MC may ask for some reflections from various discussion groups.
Follow-Up Required:
Comments may be recorded and documented.How flexible is the process?:
very; in one conference, the panelists were invited to come to the table discussion groups and enter into that table's discussion.Background
Developer:
Ann Epps, LENS International Malaysia Sdn BhdDerived from:
Technology of Participation, Focused Discussion MethodReferences:
see book: The Art of Focused Conversation
License Model:
OpenWebsite:
http://www.lensinternational.comSuppliers
Creators:
Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Earle Company | Baton Rouge | United States |
| Performance Resources International Ltd. | Wellington | New Zealand |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Trainers:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Earle Company | Baton Rouge | United States |
| LENS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd | Petaling Jaya | Malaysia |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Consultants:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Earle Company | Baton Rouge | United States |
| Performance Resources International Ltd. | Wellington | New Zealand |
| The Monarch Park Group | Toronto | Canada |
| VALDUS | Port Louis | Mauritius |
Online:
| Name | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deachman & Associates Inc. - Ontario, Canada | Keswick, Ontario | Canada |
