First Time Facilitator

FTF226: Stamp Out Boring Workshops with Leanne Hughes and Prina Shah

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Aug 14, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Prina Shah, a facilitator and host of 'Ways to Change the Workplace', teams up with Leanne Hughes, an entrepreneur and workshop expert. They delve into common pitfalls that make workshops dull and share creative strategies to inject authenticity and interaction. The duo emphasizes the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces where participants feel valued. They also explore how technology can enhance engagement and the role of immediate feedback in fostering meaningful connections.
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ANECDOTE

Early Workshop Mistakes

  • Leanne shares her early workshop mistake of overloading content and assuming information equals value.
  • She learned to focus on a clear result and foster connection instead of being the expert lecturer.
ADVICE

Power Up Participants Early

  • Engage participants before the workshop with simple videos and surveys to build familiarity.
  • Use their feedback during the session to align your content and show you are listening.
ADVICE

Smart Use of Technology

  • Use technology selectively to boost interaction, not as a crutch.
  • Bringing Slido for anonymous polls transformed audience engagement in a large formal session.
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