First Time Facilitator
First Time Facilitator
FTF238 How to start a workshop: Which comes first - content or an activity? with Leanne Hughes
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Welcome back to another episode with your host, Leanne Hughes. I received a listener question from my friend, Juraj Holub and thought I'd share my thoughts on the show.
Here's the question:
I'm thinking about the flow of a session.
Let me share more details.
Goal: I'd like the workshop participants to practice and learn "how to open a presentation."
Option A:
- Participants go first and deliver their opening to their current best capabilities.
- We debrief each opening (What went well? What could be improved?)
- After that, I'll share and add additional tips on how to best open a presentation.
Option B:
- We start with a group brainstorming about the best ways to open a presentation.
- Only then do participants get the chance to step on stage and deliver their opening.
- We debrief each opening
What are your thoughts?
What factors would you consider in your response?
Resources Mentioned:
- The Two Hour Workshop Blueprint (Leanne Hughes)
- Slido (Polling App)
- Remote People (Juraj's New Business)
- Connect with Juraj
Connect with Leanne:
Closing Thoughts:
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