Features

 

• This book will show you exactly what to do step-by-step.
• Fast learning, easy to apply – this is a quick and smart ‘how to.’
• Proven content – the author has used the material in coaching managers and entrepreneurs in how to run sessions – it’s powerful, memorable and it works.

 

 

 

Table of Contents

Why choose this book?
Introduction

 

Chapter 1  Who, what, why and where

Your natural style

Beliefs and the importance of make-believe…

Session subject and outcomes

Why bother – application of learning

What type of session?

Your participants

Location, location, location

Information v. learning

 

 

Chapter 2  Whole-brain learning primer

The biggest myth in training

All you need to know about learning theory

Using music

Energy

The 70/30 rule
Breaks
Bluffer’s guide to facilitation

 

 

Chapter 3  Building a great session
Overview

Strong framework

Structure and flow

Theming

The title

The Welcome Pack

Step-by-step activities

Metaphors and their use

Introduction and welcome

Warm-up activities/ice-breakers

BrainGym

Off-the-shelf activities

Tricks of the trade

Strong finish

Evaluation

Setting the scene on the day

Follow through

Materials

Canny material design

Participants’ materials

Your materials

 

Chapter 4  Meetings makeover

 

Adieu

 

Appendix 1: Some themes suitable for workshops

Appendix 2: People bingo

Appendix 3: Glossary and ‘trainer speak’

 

RESOURCES

INDEX

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back Cover

Anyone who has endured ‘death by PowerPoint’ or suffered a dry ‘chalk and talk’ session will know the importance of getting group sessions and workshops right, but how do you know what to do and what it takes?

 

How to Run a Great Workshop is your quick fix solution to running successful group sessions. It takes you through the early stages of planning and preparation, through to showing you how to build a great session, step-by-step. Group activities, how to use materials and how to be remembered for the right reasons are all covered, along with a brief overview of training theory and learning models.

Whether you are a first time manager, a coach wishing to add workshops to your repertoire or you are simply looking for a way to improve your delivery at meetings, all you need to know and do is here. And not only that – the skills and tools you will learn will enliven interviews, meetings and even parties and weddings!

Reader Review(s)

"A useful guide" - The Times, 23 November 2006