CONDUCTING A

WORKSHOP

Rupica SAXENAVINEETA KHAtri

What is a Workshop ?

• Opportunity to teach-learn from each other

• Takes place in small groups

• Combination of presentations, demonstrations

• Interactive-leads to active participation

• Provides an opportunity to practice skills and

receive feedback

Steps For

Planning the Workshop

PHASE I : PRE WORKSHOP

Decide the objectives & purpose of workshop

Select participants (availability, prior skills etc)

Select venue (learning aids, seating, accessibility)

Prepare the agenda Plan the logistic arrangements

Elements for Agenda Preparation Specify the workshop title and

details Plan the topics/ sessions Decide on the types of sessionsDecide on the amount of time needed for each session Specify the content for each sessionSpecify the person leading each sessionPlan interactivity (group activity, games etc)Plan time breaks

Plan Logistics

Consider the pick up and drop for participantsRecord the contact information for each participant Prepare a banner for the workshop Prepare certificates for participants Decide the tea/ coffee & food arrangements Check the equipment needed for the workshopDecide on a mode to record the workshop (video, audio or photo)

Seating Arrangements

TRAINER

PARTICIPANT

Design Banner

PHASE II : WORKSHOP

Welcome everyone and have introductions

Create opportunity for interaction* Ice breakers* Energizers

Use different methods to demonstrate during the workshop

* Presentations* Discussions* Group Activity

Ice breakers Fun exercises to help

participants interact Participants get to know each other Get to know the facilitator Participants become engaged in the workshopShould be time limited (recommended 10 minutes) Should be simple and easy to understand

Eg : Story telling through a picture, The interview, Finish the sentence etc

Energizers

To be done to revitalize energy of participants (post lunch or before the start of a session)

Brief activity to maintain the interest of participants

Should be time limited (recommended 10 minutes)

Eg : Clap hands, Look up look down, The shakeout etc

PHASE III : POST WORKSHOP

Obtain feedback from the participants

Present certificates to the participants

Prepare a report of the workshopPost Master Trainer Workshop

CWBW at your CRS Dates Agenda List of participants Report

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