October 22, 2008
How do you do a public speaking workshop
For many years I've been "public speaking". When I was young I began by being a "Speaker" in traditional ceremonies and events and it easily moves into every where I need to get in front of a group of people and say something they will listen to and understand. I've spoken at protests, rally's, conferences, and other events. Most of my friends will know that public speaking is not hard for me.
As apart of the Tool for Social Change workshop series, I will be running a 2 hour workshop in Public Speaking. I have run workshop but rarely "design" them. I am interested in your thoughts on this.
Any thoughts on how to design a 2 hour workshop for 30 participants on public speaking?
Thanks in advance blogosphere.
As apart of the Tool for Social Change workshop series, I will be running a 2 hour workshop in Public Speaking. I have run workshop but rarely "design" them. I am interested in your thoughts on this.
Any thoughts on how to design a 2 hour workshop for 30 participants on public speaking?
Thanks in advance blogosphere.
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Rivers
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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4 comments:
I'm the opposite of you - I rarely speak but I actually train people in public speaking: it's a great way to earn a living! :)
Firstly, two hours isn't a lot of time, so decide very carefully what you want your audience to go away knowing. The details of what you pick are between you and them - get to know what they need!
That said, my personal take would probably end up being to give them three simple rules for designing their public speeches... 1/ ask yourself what your audience already knows 2/as yourself what they need to know by the end of your speech 3/what do I need to tell them.
Obviously, Q3 is what you get when you look at the difference between Q1 and Q2! :) The presentation should contain that and only that. Once you've given that as your 20 minute starter I'd do a set of three exercises to illustrate the poin of how to do each of these things.
Finally I'd look at a couple of case studies of it being done like that... and to finish off I'd do one quickie examination of how someone didn't do it right, so everyone can finish with a laugh.
Drop me a line if you want to chat over more details...
Cheers..... Simon
That said, my take on only a two hours session is that I'd tell 'em that
Firstly, two hours isn't a lot of time, so decide very carefully what you want your audience to go away knowing. The details of what you pick are between you and them - get to know what they need!
That said, my personal take would probably end up being to give them three simple rules for designing their public speeches... 1/ ask yourself what your audience already knows 2/as yourself what they need to know by the end of your speech 3/what do I need to tell them.
Obviously, Q3 is what you get when you look at the difference between Q1 and Q2! :) The presentation should contain that and only that. Once you've given that as your 20 minute starter I'd do a set of three exercises to illustrate the poin of how to do each of these things.
Finally I'd look at a couple of case studies of it being done like that... and to finish off I'd do one quickie examination of how someone didn't do it right, so everyone can finish with a laugh.
Drop me a line if you want to chat over more details...
Cheers..... Simon
That said, my take on only a two hours session is that I'd tell 'em that
Good Subject!
Public Speaking is the greatest fear many people have.
Check out this site for help and look at the Mind Map.
http://www.nosweatpublicspeaking.com/
Public Speaking is the greatest fear many people have.
Check out this site for help and look at the Mind Map.
http://www.nosweatpublicspeaking.com/
Ice Breaking Games, like: "2 truths and a lie", this is a great tool to encourage people to say some things about themselves, with participants not being made to feel like it is a "serious" thing. This always works with bringing together people who both know and don't know each other.
if you end up with a group larger then 10, i would break off into smaller groups, and have people doing smaller theatre games, with a focus on the theme of your workshop.
generally, i found that theatre games, and script reading really helped me to develop my ability to speak in front of people. Reading out loud really helps, even childrens' stories are great tools, as they are short stories that help people speak from something they are familiar with, and may tend to add their own personal telling of that story, thus, improvising the script.
Whenever i get a chance to share our songs and stories, i use those opportunities to speak in front of people, or introduce myself in a short, yet respectful way, using the minor protocol knowledge i posses, and speak from a place of familiarity. Use your participants personal stories and family lineage to share with others. People will always feel most comfortable about speaking up about their personal knowledge, and what they know best. Public speaking is something that people quite often categorize as political, theatrical or something else that can be intimidating to folks who are new to the idea of sharing through speaking in public. Getting people gently out of their comfort zones is always a good way to accomplish your goals in this field. Good luck with your workshop buddy!
if you end up with a group larger then 10, i would break off into smaller groups, and have people doing smaller theatre games, with a focus on the theme of your workshop.
generally, i found that theatre games, and script reading really helped me to develop my ability to speak in front of people. Reading out loud really helps, even childrens' stories are great tools, as they are short stories that help people speak from something they are familiar with, and may tend to add their own personal telling of that story, thus, improvising the script.
Whenever i get a chance to share our songs and stories, i use those opportunities to speak in front of people, or introduce myself in a short, yet respectful way, using the minor protocol knowledge i posses, and speak from a place of familiarity. Use your participants personal stories and family lineage to share with others. People will always feel most comfortable about speaking up about their personal knowledge, and what they know best. Public speaking is something that people quite often categorize as political, theatrical or something else that can be intimidating to folks who are new to the idea of sharing through speaking in public. Getting people gently out of their comfort zones is always a good way to accomplish your goals in this field. Good luck with your workshop buddy!
I would do an exercise where people take some time to mind map their presentations an dthen work on finding language that really rocks to deliver their key messages.
Also some improv exercises to get people loose and teach them good stage confidence.