win the room: how to have a successful workshop by kelly hadous
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Win The Room: How To Have A Successful
Workshop
Kelly Hadous CEO Win The Room
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Workshops by nature are self-contained. Unlike a course that requires more prep time, reading, and just more intensive in nature. Workshops cover only a portion of a larger topic.
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ONE objective per workshop. If you try and “cover everything under the sun”, your learners will be overwhelmed.
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Specify the workshop title and detailsPlan the topic and how you plan to structure the session in increments of 10, 15, and 30 minutes, etc.
Decide on ONE objective per session/workshop (don’t try to cover everything, your learners will feel overwhelmed and walk away with very little.)
Decide on a time frame and stick to it, don’t go under or overtime. (People love structure)
In your event copy, specify what will be covered and the takeaway.
Tailor your bio so it resonates with your targeted audience.
Plan to engage them with questions, rhetorical or activities.
Plan breakouts/activities even if you’re teaching online. (People learn from “doing”)
Prepare Prepare Prepare @kellyhadous
Research participants (industry, career level) Select venue based on the number of people, location, and the mood/emotion you want to convey ) Seating arrangements Plan the logistic arrangements
.
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“A workshop is about the participant. Engage but don’t dominate the room.
-Win The Room
KEEP CALM IT’S
NOT ABOUT YOU!
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Welcome everyone and if possible have them briefly introduce themselvesCreate opportunity for interaction
* You are responsible to break the ice* You set the overall mood
Alternate various methods to demonstrate during the workshop
* Presentations* Discussions* Group Activity
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Be… Collaborative
Compassionate without feeling responsible for people’s
outcome
Comfortable in knowing people learn at different paces
“Supportive and provide safe spaces”
Interactive
Constructive in your feedback, but challenge learners to
stretch
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Use Stories To Convey Information
Communicate complex information with graphs and charts
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Send a thank you and let them know about how they can reach you to continue the training or opportunities to purchase products…
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“Start each day with a grateful heart.”
