This session plan outlines communication skills training over two days with various exercises and activities. Day 1 focuses on presentation and lecturing skills with exercises on self-assessment, guided presentations, and elements of presentation skills. Day 2 covers transferring skills, discussion techniques, and guided discussion exercises with a focus on skills training, open and focused discussions. Sessions are highly participative with reviews of performances and emphasis on learning through doing. Evaluations are conducted at the end to gather feedback and facilitate further improvements.
The session plan document outlines a 4-day training on communication skills. Day 1 focuses on presentation skills, with exercises on self-assessment, guided presentations, and elements of presentation skills. Day 2 covers discussion techniques, including exercises on facilitation styles and focused questioning. Day 3 is about written communication, with text analysis and letter/email exercises. Day 4 involves a final participant-led session, evaluation, and conclusion. Visual aids, group work, and skills practice are incorporated throughout.
21. Farmers field school (training of trainers to t and ffs)Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Provincial Director IPM ( Master Trainer ) KPK Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) Islamabad Pakistan
This document outlines the lecture and seminar program for a criminology module over 10 weeks. It includes sessions on career planning, presentations by students on life after criminology studies, and practitioner lectures. Students are divided into working groups responsible for developing questions for practitioners and leading seminar discussions. Tasks include career research, presentations, CVs, reflection assignments, and developing materials for practitioner seminars. The module aims to help students apply criminology theory to practice and explore professional opportunities.
This document outlines the agenda and goals for a 3-day summer writing institute for teachers. The institute will teach the writing workshop model and help teachers plan writing units for their classrooms. Day 1 will cover what writing workshop is and how to set up notebooks. Teachers will observe a model lesson and have time to write. Day 2 will focus on workshop routines, genre studies, and planning. Teachers will observe another lesson and have conferring and assessment discussions. Day 3 will include a student writing panel, publishing writing, and a debrief of the institute. The overall goals are for teachers to understand the writing workshop structure and how to implement it in their middle or high school classrooms.
This document provides guidance for facilitating a workshop on writing research papers. It outlines the learning outcomes and agenda, including introducing key steps and resources to support students' research papers. The facilitator is encouraged to engage students through polls to understand their experience levels and topics. Key topics covered include understanding assignments, developing a thesis statement, designing a research strategy, and using citation management tools. The overall aim is to equip students with best practices for writing successful research papers.
This document provides an outline and facilitator notes for a workshop on exam strategies for university students. The workshop covers various topics to help students prepare for and manage exam anxiety, including self-assessment of anxiety levels, Bloom's taxonomy of learning, how some stress can be beneficial, strategies to overcome anxiety during exams, steps to prepare for exams, and different exam question types. The outline provides estimated times for each section and suggests interactive polls and discussions to help students reflect on effective study methods and ways to apply the material.
Lesson plan presentation skills 30th septILRI-Jmaru
The document provides a session plan for a presentation skills workshop. The workshop aims to [1] identify the characteristics of effective presenters, [2] teach the key ingredients of successful presentations, and [3] increase participants' comfort and effectiveness in giving presentations. The plan outlines the activities, timing, facilitator roles, and learner activities for the workshop. It includes introductory exercises, teaching presentation best practices, skills demonstrations, participant presentations with feedback, and an evaluation.
The session plan document outlines a 4-day training on communication skills. Day 1 focuses on presentation skills, with exercises on self-assessment, guided presentations, and elements of presentation skills. Day 2 covers discussion techniques, including exercises on facilitation styles and focused questioning. Day 3 is about written communication, with text analysis and letter/email exercises. Day 4 involves a final participant-led session, evaluation, and conclusion. Visual aids, group work, and skills practice are incorporated throughout.
21. Farmers field school (training of trainers to t and ffs)Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Provincial Director IPM ( Master Trainer ) KPK Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) Islamabad Pakistan
This document outlines the lecture and seminar program for a criminology module over 10 weeks. It includes sessions on career planning, presentations by students on life after criminology studies, and practitioner lectures. Students are divided into working groups responsible for developing questions for practitioners and leading seminar discussions. Tasks include career research, presentations, CVs, reflection assignments, and developing materials for practitioner seminars. The module aims to help students apply criminology theory to practice and explore professional opportunities.
This document outlines the agenda and goals for a 3-day summer writing institute for teachers. The institute will teach the writing workshop model and help teachers plan writing units for their classrooms. Day 1 will cover what writing workshop is and how to set up notebooks. Teachers will observe a model lesson and have time to write. Day 2 will focus on workshop routines, genre studies, and planning. Teachers will observe another lesson and have conferring and assessment discussions. Day 3 will include a student writing panel, publishing writing, and a debrief of the institute. The overall goals are for teachers to understand the writing workshop structure and how to implement it in their middle or high school classrooms.
This document provides guidance for facilitating a workshop on writing research papers. It outlines the learning outcomes and agenda, including introducing key steps and resources to support students' research papers. The facilitator is encouraged to engage students through polls to understand their experience levels and topics. Key topics covered include understanding assignments, developing a thesis statement, designing a research strategy, and using citation management tools. The overall aim is to equip students with best practices for writing successful research papers.
This document provides an outline and facilitator notes for a workshop on exam strategies for university students. The workshop covers various topics to help students prepare for and manage exam anxiety, including self-assessment of anxiety levels, Bloom's taxonomy of learning, how some stress can be beneficial, strategies to overcome anxiety during exams, steps to prepare for exams, and different exam question types. The outline provides estimated times for each section and suggests interactive polls and discussions to help students reflect on effective study methods and ways to apply the material.
Lesson plan presentation skills 30th septILRI-Jmaru
The document provides a session plan for a presentation skills workshop. The workshop aims to [1] identify the characteristics of effective presenters, [2] teach the key ingredients of successful presentations, and [3] increase participants' comfort and effectiveness in giving presentations. The plan outlines the activities, timing, facilitator roles, and learner activities for the workshop. It includes introductory exercises, teaching presentation best practices, skills demonstrations, participant presentations with feedback, and an evaluation.
The document provides guidance for facilitating a workshop on note taking strategies for university students. It includes an outline of the workshop with timing for each section, which introduces students to different note taking methods like the Cornell method, outline method, T-notes, and mind maps. The workshop aims to help students take better notes through practicing active listening, identifying their personal note taking styles, and learning recommended strategies.
The document provides an overview of a 5-day course on presentation skills from August 27-31, 2006. The objectives are to help participants effectively prepare and deliver presentations through defining objectives and audience, organizing content clearly, designing and using visual aids, and answering questions. The course will cover characteristics of effective presentations, a 5-step approach to preparing, delivery techniques, and allow for a final presentation.
The document provides an overview of a 5-day course on presentation skills from August 27-31, 2006. The objectives are to help participants effectively prepare and deliver presentations through defining objectives and audience, organizing content clearly, designing and using visual aids, and practicing delivery skills. The course will cover preparing an outline and structure, visual aids, rehearsing, and techniques for voice control and handling questions.
Lesson plan session five - keeping up to dateRLS-Johnrylands
This document outlines the lesson plan for a session on keeping up to date with current research. The session is divided into sections covering different tools for alerts and updates, including Table of Contents alerts in Zetoc, search alerts in ISI Web of Knowledge, alerts in Google Scholar, discussion lists, following blogs using RSS feeds in Google Reader, and creating groups in Mendeley. For each topic, the lesson plan lists the duration, topic, content to be covered, and teaching method, which generally involves a presentation and hands-on exercises for participants to set up alerts or subscriptions. The session concludes with a question and answer period and review of resources for further help and support.
The document provides details about upcoming mock interviews for a career fundamentals course. It outlines the interview schedule, required materials, dress code, and what to expect during interviews. Common interview questions are categorized and examples are provided, along with tips for formulating responses. Students are encouraged to practice their interviewing skills using provided resources from the university's career center. The reflection section prompts students to consider what success means to them personally.
Presentation Seminar - Harada Ushiku Lab - The University of Tokyo (in English)
(日本語版:https://www.slideshare.net/AntonioTejerodePablo/presentation-skills-up-seminar-harada-ushiku-lab)
This document provides guidance on training principles and best practices for cooperative education committees. Some key points:
- Cooperative education focuses on adult learners, uses participatory and dialogical approaches, and aims to empower members and drive positive change.
- Effective education committees conduct regular meetings, develop training materials, and program a variety of capability-building activities.
- Good facilitation and handling group dynamics are important for successful training. Techniques include identifying various participant "animal types" and addressing their behaviors.
- Recruitment of new members is a key responsibility, and committees should plan recruitment targets and activities to ensure sustainability.
This document provides guidance on delivering effective oral presentations. It recommends that presentations be condensed versions of papers focused on a clear topic. They should have a logical flow, minimal text, and clear graphics to tell a story visually. Presenters are advised to practice 10 times, speak at about 100 words per minute, catch the audience's interest in the opening, and summarize key concepts in the conclusion. Presenters should also allow time for questions, repeat questions from the audience, and avoid prolonged discussions with any one person. Technology issues should be addressed in advance, and presenters should be prepared to continue without audiovisual aids if needed.
This document provides an overview of a lesson on influencing without authority. The lesson is delivered as an instructor-led session followed by an online assessment. It aims to teach participants how to influence others and get their work done even when they have no real authority over stakeholders. The lesson agenda outlines the topics to be covered, including defining influence, barriers to influence, and a six-step strategy for overcoming those barriers through relationship building, understanding others' priorities, and giving value in the influence process. A case study and simulation exercise are also included to provide participants hands-on practice applying the influence strategies.
Here are some instructional activities you could use for a phonics lesson:
- Word sorts: Students sort words with the target phonics pattern from other words. This helps them recognize the pattern.
- Letter tiles: Students manipulate letter tiles to form words with the target pattern.
- Word building: Students build words letter by letter on whiteboards or paper using magnetic letters.
- Blending practice: Students blend sounds together to read words with the target pattern.
- Segmenting practice: Students segment words into individual sounds.
- Decodable text: Students read a short, controlled text containing words with the target pattern to apply their phonics skills.
- Picture matching: Students match pictures
The document provides guidance on preparing and delivering effective scientific presentations. It discusses:
1) The aims of planning a presentation to ensure the audience understands the content and leaves interested and inspired.
2) Key aspects of planning including determining the objective, developing a clear structure, and preparing slides with easy to read formatting and visuals.
3) Tips for delivering the presentation including maintaining eye contact, properly explaining slides, using body language and time management.
The document concludes with instructions on handling questions by being clear, clarifying questions if needed, and not avoiding answering directly.
This document provides an overview of Campus Session 2 for the BAPP WBS3760 module. It outlines two main goals - developing ideas for drafting the critical review and creating the professional artefact. It encourages students to communicate orally about their inquiry and links this to starting the writing process. Students are also given guidance on drafting sections of the critical review as well as important due dates.
The session emphasizes shaping writing to be clear and concise. Students participate in group exercises to start drafting sections of their critical review through discussion. They are also prompted to develop their ideas for a professional artefact and consider its intended audience.
This document provides an agenda and details for a final COMM 202 tutorial on employment interviews. It outlines the mock interview process happening on April 1st, 2nd, and 4th including check-in procedures, expectations, grading rubrics, and ways to fail. Common interview questions are reviewed like "tell me about yourself" and sample answers are provided. General interview tips are also given such as having questions prepared and following up with a thank you note. Students are reminded to practice their responses and prepare for their mandatory mock interviews.
This document provides information about the final tutorial for the COMM 202 career fundamentals course. It includes the agenda which covers mock interview details, interview preparation, and a debrief session. Students are reminded that the mandatory mock interviews will take place from November 26th to 29th and that failing to bring required printed documents or showing up late will result in an automatic failing grade. The document then reviews what to expect in a mock interview and provides tips on common interview questions formats including telling your story, discussing your strengths and weaknesses, and sharing past experiences. Students are encouraged to practice their responses using the provided frameworks and resources available to help prepare for their interviews.
This document provides an overview and timeline for a career fundamentals course. It outlines the key assignments and assessments, including mandatory mock employment interviews to be held from April 3rd-5th. Students must bring printed copies of their resume, cover letter, and job posting to the interviews. Common interview questions are reviewed along with tips for how to structure responses. Example questions covered include telling your story, strengths, weaknesses, and past experiences. The document emphasizes being prepared, practicing answers, and following up after interviews.
De refter 5 minute training - training - train - the trainerSteve Henri Devos
This 5 minute training document provides information and guidance for leading daily training sessions at the start of each shift. The training sessions are meant to be interactive and discuss a variety of topics relevant to working at De Refter in order to inspire employees and set goals for each shift. They should close the gap between theory and practice by drawing on practical examples and the expertise of team members. Each training module uses the STAR method - Situation, Team, Action, Result - to structure discussions of practical situations. The goals are to improve employee attitude, communication, efficiency, and maintain high standards through continuous learning.
The document provides guidance and examples of creative facilitation techniques for workshops. It discusses the role of a facilitator in guiding discussion without taking sides. Examples of icebreakers, energizers, and group formation activities are provided to help participants feel comfortable, energized, and engaged in learning. The document emphasizes planning activities that are fun, participatory and appropriate for the local cultural context. The overall goal is to create a joyful learning environment through interactive exercises.
This document provides an overview of research techniques and information evaluation for a personal project workshop. It discusses questionnaires, interviews, and evaluating information sources. For questionnaires, it covers designing effective questions and types of questions. For interviews, it discusses benefits and best practices for conducting interviews. It also provides tips for evaluating information based on criteria like currency, authority, objectivity, accuracy, and coverage. The overall document serves as a useful guide for personal project research.
The document provides tips for developing and delivering an effective presentation by addressing nerves, verbal and nonverbal communication, and presentation structure. It discusses reducing tension before speaking through breathing and stretching exercises. Proper verbal techniques include clear enunciation, voice variation, and avoiding mumbling. Nonverbal best practices include maintaining eye contact, using gestures, and being aware of body language. The document also outlines organizing a presentation through introducing the topic, presenting main points in a logical order, and concluding by summarizing key information.
This document summarizes the progress and completion of the Odisha Hydrology Project-II. The key points are:
1) The project had a total revised cost of Rs. 13.46 crore and ran from April 2006 to May 2014 to strengthen surface water data collection and decision support systems in Odisha.
2) Financial progress shows that Rs. 891.04 crore was spent out of the total revised cost of Rs. 1346 crore. Major components included installing a real-time data acquisition system and developing decision support systems for drought monitoring and conjunctive surface and groundwater use.
3) Key achievements were establishing the concept for a real-time data acquisition system,
The document provides guidance on collecting water quality samples for laboratory analysis. It discusses preparing sample containers, reagents, and field equipment in the laboratory. Specific procedures are outlined for collecting grab samples, special samples like dissolved oxygen, and composite samples from surface waters. Quality assurance steps like proper labeling and preservation are also covered.
The document provides guidance for facilitating a workshop on note taking strategies for university students. It includes an outline of the workshop with timing for each section, which introduces students to different note taking methods like the Cornell method, outline method, T-notes, and mind maps. The workshop aims to help students take better notes through practicing active listening, identifying their personal note taking styles, and learning recommended strategies.
The document provides an overview of a 5-day course on presentation skills from August 27-31, 2006. The objectives are to help participants effectively prepare and deliver presentations through defining objectives and audience, organizing content clearly, designing and using visual aids, and answering questions. The course will cover characteristics of effective presentations, a 5-step approach to preparing, delivery techniques, and allow for a final presentation.
The document provides an overview of a 5-day course on presentation skills from August 27-31, 2006. The objectives are to help participants effectively prepare and deliver presentations through defining objectives and audience, organizing content clearly, designing and using visual aids, and practicing delivery skills. The course will cover preparing an outline and structure, visual aids, rehearsing, and techniques for voice control and handling questions.
Lesson plan session five - keeping up to dateRLS-Johnrylands
This document outlines the lesson plan for a session on keeping up to date with current research. The session is divided into sections covering different tools for alerts and updates, including Table of Contents alerts in Zetoc, search alerts in ISI Web of Knowledge, alerts in Google Scholar, discussion lists, following blogs using RSS feeds in Google Reader, and creating groups in Mendeley. For each topic, the lesson plan lists the duration, topic, content to be covered, and teaching method, which generally involves a presentation and hands-on exercises for participants to set up alerts or subscriptions. The session concludes with a question and answer period and review of resources for further help and support.
The document provides details about upcoming mock interviews for a career fundamentals course. It outlines the interview schedule, required materials, dress code, and what to expect during interviews. Common interview questions are categorized and examples are provided, along with tips for formulating responses. Students are encouraged to practice their interviewing skills using provided resources from the university's career center. The reflection section prompts students to consider what success means to them personally.
Presentation Seminar - Harada Ushiku Lab - The University of Tokyo (in English)
(日本語版:https://www.slideshare.net/AntonioTejerodePablo/presentation-skills-up-seminar-harada-ushiku-lab)
This document provides guidance on training principles and best practices for cooperative education committees. Some key points:
- Cooperative education focuses on adult learners, uses participatory and dialogical approaches, and aims to empower members and drive positive change.
- Effective education committees conduct regular meetings, develop training materials, and program a variety of capability-building activities.
- Good facilitation and handling group dynamics are important for successful training. Techniques include identifying various participant "animal types" and addressing their behaviors.
- Recruitment of new members is a key responsibility, and committees should plan recruitment targets and activities to ensure sustainability.
This document provides guidance on delivering effective oral presentations. It recommends that presentations be condensed versions of papers focused on a clear topic. They should have a logical flow, minimal text, and clear graphics to tell a story visually. Presenters are advised to practice 10 times, speak at about 100 words per minute, catch the audience's interest in the opening, and summarize key concepts in the conclusion. Presenters should also allow time for questions, repeat questions from the audience, and avoid prolonged discussions with any one person. Technology issues should be addressed in advance, and presenters should be prepared to continue without audiovisual aids if needed.
This document provides an overview of a lesson on influencing without authority. The lesson is delivered as an instructor-led session followed by an online assessment. It aims to teach participants how to influence others and get their work done even when they have no real authority over stakeholders. The lesson agenda outlines the topics to be covered, including defining influence, barriers to influence, and a six-step strategy for overcoming those barriers through relationship building, understanding others' priorities, and giving value in the influence process. A case study and simulation exercise are also included to provide participants hands-on practice applying the influence strategies.
Here are some instructional activities you could use for a phonics lesson:
- Word sorts: Students sort words with the target phonics pattern from other words. This helps them recognize the pattern.
- Letter tiles: Students manipulate letter tiles to form words with the target pattern.
- Word building: Students build words letter by letter on whiteboards or paper using magnetic letters.
- Blending practice: Students blend sounds together to read words with the target pattern.
- Segmenting practice: Students segment words into individual sounds.
- Decodable text: Students read a short, controlled text containing words with the target pattern to apply their phonics skills.
- Picture matching: Students match pictures
The document provides guidance on preparing and delivering effective scientific presentations. It discusses:
1) The aims of planning a presentation to ensure the audience understands the content and leaves interested and inspired.
2) Key aspects of planning including determining the objective, developing a clear structure, and preparing slides with easy to read formatting and visuals.
3) Tips for delivering the presentation including maintaining eye contact, properly explaining slides, using body language and time management.
The document concludes with instructions on handling questions by being clear, clarifying questions if needed, and not avoiding answering directly.
This document provides an overview of Campus Session 2 for the BAPP WBS3760 module. It outlines two main goals - developing ideas for drafting the critical review and creating the professional artefact. It encourages students to communicate orally about their inquiry and links this to starting the writing process. Students are also given guidance on drafting sections of the critical review as well as important due dates.
The session emphasizes shaping writing to be clear and concise. Students participate in group exercises to start drafting sections of their critical review through discussion. They are also prompted to develop their ideas for a professional artefact and consider its intended audience.
This document provides an agenda and details for a final COMM 202 tutorial on employment interviews. It outlines the mock interview process happening on April 1st, 2nd, and 4th including check-in procedures, expectations, grading rubrics, and ways to fail. Common interview questions are reviewed like "tell me about yourself" and sample answers are provided. General interview tips are also given such as having questions prepared and following up with a thank you note. Students are reminded to practice their responses and prepare for their mandatory mock interviews.
This document provides information about the final tutorial for the COMM 202 career fundamentals course. It includes the agenda which covers mock interview details, interview preparation, and a debrief session. Students are reminded that the mandatory mock interviews will take place from November 26th to 29th and that failing to bring required printed documents or showing up late will result in an automatic failing grade. The document then reviews what to expect in a mock interview and provides tips on common interview questions formats including telling your story, discussing your strengths and weaknesses, and sharing past experiences. Students are encouraged to practice their responses using the provided frameworks and resources available to help prepare for their interviews.
This document provides an overview and timeline for a career fundamentals course. It outlines the key assignments and assessments, including mandatory mock employment interviews to be held from April 3rd-5th. Students must bring printed copies of their resume, cover letter, and job posting to the interviews. Common interview questions are reviewed along with tips for how to structure responses. Example questions covered include telling your story, strengths, weaknesses, and past experiences. The document emphasizes being prepared, practicing answers, and following up after interviews.
De refter 5 minute training - training - train - the trainerSteve Henri Devos
This 5 minute training document provides information and guidance for leading daily training sessions at the start of each shift. The training sessions are meant to be interactive and discuss a variety of topics relevant to working at De Refter in order to inspire employees and set goals for each shift. They should close the gap between theory and practice by drawing on practical examples and the expertise of team members. Each training module uses the STAR method - Situation, Team, Action, Result - to structure discussions of practical situations. The goals are to improve employee attitude, communication, efficiency, and maintain high standards through continuous learning.
The document provides guidance and examples of creative facilitation techniques for workshops. It discusses the role of a facilitator in guiding discussion without taking sides. Examples of icebreakers, energizers, and group formation activities are provided to help participants feel comfortable, energized, and engaged in learning. The document emphasizes planning activities that are fun, participatory and appropriate for the local cultural context. The overall goal is to create a joyful learning environment through interactive exercises.
This document provides an overview of research techniques and information evaluation for a personal project workshop. It discusses questionnaires, interviews, and evaluating information sources. For questionnaires, it covers designing effective questions and types of questions. For interviews, it discusses benefits and best practices for conducting interviews. It also provides tips for evaluating information based on criteria like currency, authority, objectivity, accuracy, and coverage. The overall document serves as a useful guide for personal project research.
The document provides tips for developing and delivering an effective presentation by addressing nerves, verbal and nonverbal communication, and presentation structure. It discusses reducing tension before speaking through breathing and stretching exercises. Proper verbal techniques include clear enunciation, voice variation, and avoiding mumbling. Nonverbal best practices include maintaining eye contact, using gestures, and being aware of body language. The document also outlines organizing a presentation through introducing the topic, presenting main points in a logical order, and concluding by summarizing key information.
This document summarizes the progress and completion of the Odisha Hydrology Project-II. The key points are:
1) The project had a total revised cost of Rs. 13.46 crore and ran from April 2006 to May 2014 to strengthen surface water data collection and decision support systems in Odisha.
2) Financial progress shows that Rs. 891.04 crore was spent out of the total revised cost of Rs. 1346 crore. Major components included installing a real-time data acquisition system and developing decision support systems for drought monitoring and conjunctive surface and groundwater use.
3) Key achievements were establishing the concept for a real-time data acquisition system,
The document provides guidance on collecting water quality samples for laboratory analysis. It discusses preparing sample containers, reagents, and field equipment in the laboratory. Specific procedures are outlined for collecting grab samples, special samples like dissolved oxygen, and composite samples from surface waters. Quality assurance steps like proper labeling and preservation are also covered.
The document describes the Hydrological Information System (HIS) project which aims to computerize hydrological data on groundwater, surface water, and water quality. It transitions from describing the initial meeting in 1985 during a drought to the modernized system in 2002 where hydrological data is easily accessible through an online database within seven minutes. The system is maintained through collaboration between the Hydrology Project and Hydrological Data Users Group.
The document outlines a data communication policy for transporting hydrological data between various centers. It recommends transporting bulk data using physical media like diskettes and augmenting it with telecommunication of smaller amounts of data via standard dial-up lines. It notes that decisions on high-capacity communication should be made closer to implementation to benefit from advancing technology. Transport within and between states would primarily use physical media with some dial-up telecommunication, while dissemination to external users could initially use intranet and later internet technologies.
The third inter-laboratory analytical quality control exercise was conducted for surface water laboratories in India. 35 laboratories participated by analyzing standard samples for 9 parameters. The performance of laboratories varied widely across parameters. Only 16 laboratories reported results for all 9 parameters. 4 laboratories could not analyze any parameter accurately. The highest performance was for conductivity and sodium analysis while the lowest was for boron. Systematic errors affected results more than random errors for most laboratories and parameters as indicated by result clusters in specific quadrants of Youden plots. Overall, the exercise revealed opportunities to improve accuracy for many laboratories and parameters.
This document provides a readers' guide to hydro-meteorological documents related to India's Hydrological Information System (HIS). It summarizes key hydro-meteorology manuals, training modules, and other documents produced by the Hydrology Project to support the collection, processing, and use of rainfall and climate data in India. The primary references are the HIS Manual Surface Water and Groundwater, which describe procedures for network design, data collection, processing, and analysis of hydro-meteorological data. Related training modules cover topics like rainfall data entry, validation, analysis and reporting. The guide aims to help users locate relevant hydro-meteorology documents.
Guj sw study of trend in wq of locations identified as hot spots)_0chydrologywebsite1
This document provides details about a study conducted by Gujarat Engineering Research Institute (GERI) to analyze water quality trends at 8 locations identified as "hot spots" for pollution in Gujarat, India. The study aimed to assess pollution from human activities by testing for nutrients and micro pollutants over 3 years. Water samples from the Kim, Tapi, Purna, Auranga, Par, Kolak and Damanganga rivers were collected and analyzed for various parameters. The 8 locations selected represented areas impacted by urban, industrial and agricultural runoff near cities like Surat, Navsari and Valsad. Test results would help determine the sources and extent of pollution to guide remedial measures to make development
This document provides a final report on the Hydrology Project conducted from 2003 in India with technical assistance from organizations in the Netherlands and India. It summarizes the objectives of establishing a comprehensive Hydrological Information System across various agencies, the activities of the technical assistance provided, and achievements of the project. Key points:
- The project aimed to improve institutional capabilities for hydrological data measurement, collection, analysis and dissemination through a distributed hydrological information system.
- Technical assistance provided support in areas such as assessing user needs, establishing observation networks, data collection/processing, institutional development and training.
- A phased implementation approach was used, starting with planning and standardization before implementation and consolidation of the hydrological information
This document provides information on setting up a Hydrological Information System (HIS) for India. It includes details on:
1. Defining key concepts of a HIS, including that it is a system to collect, process, and disseminate hydrological data to provide useful information to users.
2. The need for a standardized HIS in India to better plan for water resources given the variability of water patterns and inadequacies of existing systems.
3. The Hydrology Project aims to improve existing HIS across 8 Indian states to provide more reliable hydrological data for planning and management.
This document outlines surface water monitoring procedures and maintenance norms for various types of stations and laboratories in India. It provides maintenance cost estimates for:
1. Standard and Autographic Rain Gauge stations, including costs for civil works, consumables, and staffing. The estimated annual cost is Rs. 5,750 for SRG stations and Rs. 8,200 for ARG stations.
2. Full Climate stations, including costs for civil works, equipment maintenance, consumables, and staffing. The estimated annual cost is Rs. 56,000.
3. GD (Gauge Discharge) stations of various types, including wading, bridge/cableway, and boat outfit stations. Annual maintenance costs are
The document summarizes the results of a within-laboratory analytical quality control exercise conducted with 30 laboratories analyzing standard solutions of nutrients from February 1997 to 1998. It found that while 70% of laboratories participated, the response time was slow and only around 50% of requested analyses were completed. Reasons for incomplete participation included unfamiliarity with quality control procedures, lack of necessary equipment and chemicals, and workload. The document evaluates the precision of results using coefficient of variation, finding some results less precise than quality control goals from published sources. It emphasizes the importance of quality control for obtaining reliable data.
Mh gw relative study of ground water dynamics in earth quake affected area in...hydrologywebsite1
The document provides information from a baseline hydrogeological survey conducted in an area affected by the 1993 Latur earthquake in Maharashtra, India. The objectives of the survey were to study changes in groundwater dynamics after the earthquake, assess current groundwater quality, and develop recommendations to improve conditions. Methodology included well inventories, piezometer and observation well installation, aquifer testing, and water level monitoring. Preliminary results found seasonal water level fluctuations and suggested further study of the aquifer system was needed to understand impacts of the earthquake and develop management solutions.
Mp gw ground water quality in jabalpur urban area with emphasis on transport ...hydrologywebsite1
The final report summarizes the results of a groundwater quality study conducted in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India from 2009 to 2014. The study focused on assessing contamination in the Omti Nalla drainage system and leakage from sewage systems into groundwater. Water quality parameters such as nitrates, sulfates, bacteria, and heavy metals were analyzed at 60 monitoring wells over the study period. The results were used to evaluate spatial and temporal variations in groundwater quality, identify sources of contamination, and inform future water management plans.
Purpose driven study assessment of effects of sedimentation on the capacity...hydrologywebsite1
This document describes a study assessing sedimentation impacts on the Bhakra and Pong reservoirs in India. The objectives were to collect and analyze sediment and reservoir data using new techniques, develop soil erosion and sedimentation models, and disseminate findings. Satellite imagery, surveys, and modeling were used to estimate sedimentation rates and reservoir capacity losses. The SWAT model was set up and calibrated for the Satluj river basin catchment contributing to sediment. Results showed reservoir storage and capacities declining over time from sediment accumulation.
Water resources planning in hp 1 karnataka surface waterhydrologywebsite1
The document summarizes the Hydrology Project - Phase II in Karnataka, India. It established a real-time data acquisition system to monitor rainfall and weather data from 1010 rain gauge stations and 16 automatic weather stations using GSM technology. The data is hosted on public websites and can be viewed by basin, district, and taluk. It also set up a system to measure river water levels and flows at 20 locations using radar, bubbler, and acoustic Doppler sensors. Installation of sensors in 15 additional reservoirs is underway. The project developed a GIS-based web portal to publicly display hydrological information and data.
The World Bank conducted a final supervision mission in May 2014 to review a water resources project in Chhattisgarh, India. The project aimed to strengthen water resource management institutions and expand hydrological monitoring networks. Over 90% of allocated funds had been spent as of March 2014, with additional expenditures expected through May 2014. Key achievements included upgrading data centers, installing rain and groundwater monitoring equipment, conducting trainings, and publishing water resources data. The project improved availability of hydrological data for use in planning irrigation projects, infrastructure design, and other development activities in Chhattisgarh.
The document summarizes the major activities and achievements of the Central Pollution Control Board's Hydrology Project-II regarding water quality monitoring. Some of the key points include:
- Installation of 10 real-time water quality monitoring stations on the Ganga and Yamuna rivers
- Development of a GIS-based water quality web portal to visualize historical and current water quality data
- Organization of 30 training workshops on water quality monitoring that reached over 750 laboratory staff
- Renovation of the CPCB water laboratory and development of water quality criteria and standards
The project aims to continue activities like annual maintenance of monitoring stations and the web portal, as well as propose new initiatives for the next phase including nationwide water pollution
This document provides an inception report for the technical assistance component of the
Hydrology Project being implemented in India with funding from the World Bank and the
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consultant's role is to provide technical support to implementing agencies and facilitate project
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1. Session plan
0 Preparations:
• Arrange room: seating in U-shape, name cards, OHP etc
• Certificates
• Name pyramids
• 20 objects
• Check tool kit
name cards
Day 1 - 0930
1 Introductions-1 30 min
• Provide overview of the programme
• List objectives
• Ask participants to introduce themselves. Each member introduces self stating:
Name
Professional statement
Personal statement
Link of communication with object
• Allow time for participants to write their name cards
OHS
20 objects
2 Change through training: Old lady – Young lady 15 min
Split group into two
Show individual picture of old & young lady to group 1 & 2 respectively.
Show combined picture, allow time to discuss
Summarise how mind perceives and trains to react. (Townsends Brain)
Additional handout
OHS
3 The need for training 10 min
Question participants on the need for training on communication & list key points
Define communication
Flip chart
OHS
4 Introduction-2 10 min
Stress that 3 communication techniques is enough for anyone
Explain working methods used during the subsequent sessions
OHS
10 45 hrs Tea Break – 15 min
5 Exercise: self assessment - 1 30 min
To improve communication skills, one has to know oneself first.
Refer to self-assessment questionnaire in handout. Ask to reflect on personal
communication skills. Explain the questions. Stress anonymity.
Do not collect results
Make inventory of “good presenter”. Make sure clear talking & writing are listed
Tape results on the wall for frequent reference.
OHS
Handout
Flip charts
6 Guided exercises (round 1) 30 min
Invite first presenter for 05-10 minutes presentation: volunteers first
Ask presenter for +/- response, rephrase as tips
Ask audience for +/- response, rephrase as tips
Add (some of) your own tips, be kind for the first volunteers
Tape review notes on the wall
OHS
Flip chart
7 Guided exercises (round 2) 30 min
• Repeat above with 2nd volunteer Flip chart
8 Main (6) elements of presentation skills 30 min
• Explain preparations, objectives, story line, questions OHS
1245 hrs Lunch Break – 60 min
2. Day 1
9 Icebreaker: Buzz 15 min Flip chart
10 Exercise: 60 min
• Cover use of visual aids through open inventories in 4 groups.
• Ask one person from each group to make the presentation. These are also
presentations! (# 3, 4, 5 & 6)
OHS
11 Main (6) elements of presentation skills 10 min
• Summarize tips on visual aids. Agree on actual use right now. OHS
12 Main (6) elements of presentation skills 15 min
• Explain personal style with funny impersonations.
• Recap, refer to checklist in handout
• Tips on the walls and in handouts are to be applied
• Lecturing has serious limitations
OHS
OHS
15 30 hrs Tea Break – 15 min
13 Review (as time allows) 60 min
Recorded presentations to be analyzed VCR-TV
3. Day 2- 0930
1 Icebreaker - Volley ball 15 min.
2 Introduction 15 min
Introduce topic, explain importance, check job skills and instruments available for
practice: forms, equipment, computer, formulas
Ensure that some people are unfamiliar with selected skills / instruments
OHS
3 Guided exercises (round 1) 30 min
Invite first volunteer (# 7), check whether he really prepared, check the objective
in mind
Don’t guide, allow 10-15 minutes
Ask volunteer for +/- response
Ask audience for +/- response, start with person who was unfamiliar with skill:
can he do it now?
Add (some of) your own observations
Tape tips on the wall
4 Tips 15 min
Explain the structure and tips on skills training
Note that the same is applied in this training!
10 45 hrs Tea Break – 15 min
5 Guided exercises (round 2) 30 min
Other instruments (paper plane?), more volunteers (# 8), more critical reviews,
as under 3
Additional handout
6 Guided exercises (round 3) 30 min
Again other instruments (saving a file), more volunteers (#9), more critical
reviews, as under 3
Additional handout
7 More tips 05 min
Summarize skills communication OHS
8 Exercise: self assessment 30 min
Once again to improve discussion skills, one has to know oneself first.
Refer to self assessment questionnaire in handout. Ask to reflect on personal
communication skills. Explain the questions. Stress anonymity.
Do not collect results
Make inventory of “good discussion leader”
Tape results on the wall for frequent reference.
OHS
Handout
Flip charts
9 Introduction 05 min
Give overview of discussion styles
Compare with situation in meetings
Explain applications of inventory method. Refer to self-assessments as examples.
OHS
10 Guided exercises (round 1) 15 min
Ask one participant to do the inventory
Review: personal, group, yourself (# 10)
OHS
Flip chart
12 45 hrs Lunch Break – 60 min
11 Guided exercises (round 2) 40 min
Apply in groups for paper clip
Ask participant to do the inventory
Review: personal, group, yourself (# 11)
OHS
Flip chart
12 Tips 15 min
Explain inventory method
Explain “ E “
OHS
Focused questioning
13 Introduction 05 min
• Explain applications of focused questioning method. OHS
14 Guided exercises (round 1) 20 min
• Ask participant to try a session (20 min)
• Review: personal, group, yourself (# 12)
OHS
Flip chart
4. Day 2
15 Game: Human and robots 30 min.
• Ask participants to choose a lively topic
• Distribute headgear to selected robots and humans
• Explain the rules of the game
• Allow 20 min. discussion time
• Ask audience for +/- response, rephrase as tips
• Tape review notes on the wall
Ohs
Flip chart
15 30 hrs Tea Break – 15 min
16 Guided exercises (round 2) 15 min
• Ask participant to try a session (20 min)
• Review: personal, group, yourself (# 13)
OHS
Flip chart
17 More tips 05 min
Explain focused questioning in detail OHS
18 Review (as time allows) 45 min
Recorded presentations to be analyzed VCR-TV
19 Conclusions 10 min
Linking up with your observations, explain personal improvement plan
Tips on the walls and in handouts are to be applied
Last questions and discussion, if time allows
New handout
& OHS
Handout
20 Evaluation: Formal & questionnaire based 30 min
• Explain purpose of training evaluation
• Explain evaluation form
• Remain standby for questions, but do not read results in front of others.
OHS
Handout
• Last questions and discussion, if time allows
• Farewell
• Get your materials and tools together. Collect evaluation forms, Return properties
of the host (equipment etc.). Leave a clean venue behind.
9. Our objectives:
After the next sessions you will be
able to:
1. deliver focused presentations /
lectures
2. effectively transfer skills
3. facilitate lively group discussions
4. know your strong & weaker
communication skills
& take corrective actions.
15. Working method
• No theory
• Lots of exercises
• Copy behaviour
• Everybody active
• No personal records
or ranking
• Privacy
• Strict time
management
• Video reviews
16. Self assessment - 1
How do you communicate right now
?
What are your strong & weaker
points ?
19. Main elements of
presentation skills
1. Preparation
2. Clear objectives
3. Story line
4. Dealing with questions
5. Use of visual aids
6. Personal style, habits
20. Presentations skills (1)
preparation
• Reserve 4 -10 x session time
• Know your audience, don’t
assume
• What is the context of your
session?
• Re-produce materials and
handouts. Simplify language.
• Rehearse your show with critical
test audience
21. Presentation skills (2)
relevant objectives
• Define the need
• Familiarize with current issues
• Use active verbs: what do you want
the audience to do during and after
your presentation ?
22. Presentation skills (3) structure /
story line
Head / start
• Indicate topic context, link up with previous
sessions
• State your objective
• Define your role: who are you?
• Summarize the contents
• Indicate time limits
• How will you deal with questions?
• Make an interesting start
Body
• Limited number of messages / topics
• Use good examples
• Don't use complex tables & drawings
• Stick to the sequence you planned
• Mark transitions, continuity
• Summarize often
Tail / rounding off
• Repeat the topic, give a one line key advice
• Link-up with next session / s
23. Presentation skills (4)
questions
Recognise type of question:
• More information ?
• Your opinion ?
• Confrontation ?
• Multiple questions ?
Your response:
• Never interrupt, LISTEN carefully
• Remain polite
• Simplify, reword for everybody to hear
• If you do not know the answer: say so !
• Ask the audience
• Ask counter questions:
“Can you rephrase please?” “Could
you be more specific?”
• Park for later
• Be short & clear
• Control time
25. Presentation skills (5) visual
tools
Group 1
List equipment on the market and note
advantages & limitations
Group 2
Prepare guidelines for flip-charts
Group 3
Prepare operation guidelines for
overhead projectors
Group 4
Prepare guidelines for production of
overhead sheets
• Choose presenter
• Take 20 minutes
• Organize findings
• Present in 10 minutes
26. (More) tips on visuals
• Readability: size, printed, lower case
• Hand-written is good enough
• Use key words, short sentences
• One topic per frame
• Not more than 3 information levels
• If the sheet is full: reorganise / split
• Re-make drawings, charts, graphs do not
copy from books
• Prepared series: logical, fixed and numbered
• Face the audience, not the screen
• Be consistent with what you say
• Use masters for handouts
• Practice
• Check equipment & space, assume the
worst. Use own equipment
• Use sheets as presentation guide
27. Main elements of
presentation skills
1. Preparation
2. Clear objectives
3. Rigid structure
4. Dealing with questions
5. Use of visuals
6. Personal style, habits
Make & use your personal checklist
See handout
28. Limitations of lecturing
• Mainly for concepts and
knowledge
• Little feedback on impact
• Creates passive audience
• Ignores audience experience
• Counter productive if not done well
31. Why skills training is
important
•Jobs are based on skills, not
knowledge
•Skills in one job imply
understanding in other jobs
Which skills / procedures are you going
to train ?
32. How to run a skills training
session (1)
Prepare
• Get the real equipment / forms /
software & make sure it works
• Master all details yourself, over
and over again
• Write out step-by-step actions /
procedures
• Golden rule: tell, demonstrate,
practice for all under your
guidance. It’s a cooking session !
33. How to train skills ?
•Prepare yourself
•Run a 10-15 minutes session
•Reviews
34. How to run a skills training
session (2)
1 Tell
• Define final result
• Break down the action in clear, successive
steps
• Always avoid background stories, related
skills & special conditions
2 Demonstrate
• Make sure everybody sees what you are
doing
• Repeat exactly the steps of action
3 Guide exercises for all
• Allow mistakes, don’t correct too quickly
• Give lots of positive support
• Stick to original sequence of steps, no
deviations
• Avoid questions and other distractions
• Split in coached groups to save time
35. How to train skills ?
1. Prepare (paper plane)
2. Run a 10-15 minutes session
3. Reviews
37. How to run a skills training
session
“Golden rule”
Tell, Demonstrate, and Practice
for all
38. Self assessment – 2
What are your present stronger
and weaker points as a facilitator?
39. Discussions in groups
1 Open inventory of facts, ideas,
opinions
• Any outcome is acceptable
• Often no need to prepare on topic
2 Focused questioning towards pre-
defined outcome
(information, concepts)
• Only your outcome is acceptable
• Preparation required
40. Applications of open
discussions - ‘inventories’
•Raise interest for a topic
•As general wake-up call
•To clarify and use participants’
experience
43. Tips for open inventories
• Note the topic
• Facilitate, do not lead or judge responses
• Stand up, move around
• Note key words & organise information
• Involve all participants
• Pause for answers
• Keep the pace, don’t discuss
When you loose control (poor reaction)
• Summarise findings
• Reformulate the topic
• Provoke with questions
When you loose control (over-reaction)
• Make a break
• Reduce opinions: split in smaller groups
45. Applications of discussions –
‘focused questioning’
• Get participants involved (again)
• For facts, opinions, concepts
• Good alternative to a (boring) lecture
• To make participants feel important
• To get consensus on difficult issues
48. How to kill group discussions:
humans and robots
• Humans talk, robots follow instructions
• Robots do not contribute to the
discussions
• Robots face reprimand in case of
violation
51. Tips discussions ‘focused questioning’ - 1
At the start
• Note the issue or topic
• Give short introduction
• Set time limits
When you do it
• Use open and closed questions
• Steer/manipulate unnoticed
• Note useful key words, organise
information
• Summarise and add as appropriate
52. Tips discussions ‘focused questioning’ - 2
In case of poor reaction
• Summarise findings & conclusions
• Reformulate the issue
• Provoke with questions
In case of over reaction
• Make a break
• Split in smaller groups
53. ‘Focused questioning’ building
difficult consensus-3
Preparation & start
• Master your topic, know all pros and
cons
• Define negotiation margins. some
compromises for yourself
• Keep your real objective hidden
• Note the issue in neutral terms
• Sit with the group, keep lower profile
• Give short and neutral introduction
• Set time limits before you start
54. ‘Focused questioning’ building
difficult consensus-4
During the discussion:
• Use open and closed questions
• Save some arguments for later
• Compromise when possible
• Avoid impression of manipulation
• Note useful key words/arguments
• Spot your supporters & use them
• Summarise often, with acceptable
jumps to conclusions
56. Personal improvement plan
• Prepare, prepare, prepare
• Know your audience
• Use your strong points
• Rehearse with colleagues
• Learn from public response /
evaluations
• Start with selected manageable
improvements
• Switch methods within a session
57. Evaluation – this course
Why
• We want to improve
• Analyze present learning process
How
• Use distributed forms
• Give specific, honest answers
• Take your time
• Anonymous, we insist
59. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GOVERNMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS
MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES DHV CONSULTANTS/ DELFT HYDRAULICS
HYDROLOGY PROJECT
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Participants handout .....
Communication skills
60. Communication skills programme
Day 1 – 0930 hrs
1. Introductions-1 30 min
2. Change through training: Old lady – Young lady 15 min
3. Need for training 10 min
4. Introduction- 2 communication techniques 10 min
10.45 hrs. Tea Break 15 min
5. Exercise: self assessment - 1 30 min
6. Guided exercises (round 1) 30 min
7. Guided exercises (round 2) 30 min
8. Main (6) elements of presentation skills 30 min
12.45 hrs. Lunch Break 60 min
9. Icebreaker: Buzz 15 min
10. Exercise: visual aids 60 min
11. Main (6) elements of presentation skills: visual aids 10 min
12. Main (6) elements of presentation skills; Conclusions 15 min
15.30 hrs. Tea Break 15 min
13. Review 60 min
Day 2 – 0930 hrs
1. Icebreaker - Volley ball 20 min
2. Introduction – training of ‘skills’ 20 min
3. Guided exercises (round 1) 30 min
10.45 hrs. Tea Break 15 min
4. Tips 15 min
5. Guided exercises (round 2) 30 min
6. Guided exercises (round 3) 30 min
7. Tips 05 min
8. Exercise: self assessment - II 30 min
9. Introduction: discussion 05 min
10. Guided exercises (round 1) 15 min
12.30 hrs. Lunch Break 60 min
11. Guided exercises (round 2) 40 min
12. Tips 15 min
13. Introduction: Focused questioning 05 min
14. Guided exercises (round 1) 20 min
15. Game: Human and robots 30 min
15.30 hrs. Tea Break 15 min
16. Guided exercises (round 2) 15 min
17. More tips 05 min
18. Review 45 min
19. Conclusions 10 min
20. Evaluation: Formal & questionnaire based 30 min
• Last questions and discussion, if time allows
• Farewell
61. Our programme for the next two days
Day 1 Presentation skills
Day 2 Transferring skills & discussion techniques
Our style
• Informal
• Fun & games
• Use us as examples
• Learning by doing
Our objectives:
After the next sessions you will be able to:
• deliver focused presentations / lectures
• effectively transfer skills
• facilitate lively group discussions
• know your strong & weaker communication skills & take corrective actions.
Your personal improvement depends on your active participation
How are you & who are you ?
• Your name ?
• Your professional specialisation ?
• Your personal specifications ?
• Explain your matching symbol
Communication?
Action bridge the gap / clarify ideas, feelings
Communication techniques
Our focus – only three
• Presentations / lectures
• Transferring skills
• Discussions
Working method
• No theory
• Lots of exercises
• Copy behaviour
• Everybody active
• No personal records or ranking
• Privacy
• Strict time management
• Video reviews
62. Self assessment - 1
• How do you communicate right now?
• What are your strong & weaker points?
1 Who do you consider a good speaker or lecturer in front of groups or on television? What makes
this person a good speaker or lecturer? List three qualities:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
2 Who do you consider a poor presenter or lecturer in front of groups or on television? What makes
this person a poor speaker/presenter? List three characteristics:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
3 What makes you a good presenter / lecturer in front of groups? List three personal strong
presentation points:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
4 What makes you a poor presenter / lecturer in front of groups? List three personal weak
presentation points you wish to improve:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
63. Presentation skills - exercise
• Prepare
• Present (10-15 minutes)
• Review
Main elements of presentation skills
1. Preparation
2. Clear objectives
3. Story line
4. Dealing with questions
5. Use of visual aids
6. Personal style, habits
Presentations skills (1) preparation
• Reserve 4-10 x session time
• Know your audience, don’t assume
• What is the context of your session?
• Re-produce materials and handouts. Simplify language.
• Rehearse your show with critical test audience
Presentation skills (2) relevant objectives
• Define the need
• Familiarize with current issues
• Use active verbs: what do you want the audience to do during and after your presentation?
64. Presentation skills (3) structure / story line
Head / start
• Indicate topic context, link up with previous sessions
• State your objective
• Define your role: who are you?
• Summarize the contents
• Indicate time limits
• How will you deal with questions?
• Make an interesting start
Body
• Limited number of messages / topics
• Use good examples
• Don't use complex tables & drawings
• Stick to the sequence you planned
• Mark transitions, continuity
• Summarize often
Tail / rounding off
• Repeat the topic, give a one line key advice
• Link-up with next session / s
Presentation skills (4) questions
Recognise type of question:
• More information ?
• Your opinion ?
• Confrontation ?
• Multiple questions ?
Your response:
• Never interrupt, LISTEN carefully
• Remain polite
• Simplify, reword for everybody to hear
• If you do not know the answer: say so !
• Ask the audience
• Ask counter questions: “Can you rephrase please?” “Could you be more specific?”
• Park for later
• Be short & clear
• Control time
Presentation skills (5) visual tools
Group 1 - List equipment on the market and note advantages & limitations
Group 2 - Prepare guidelines for flip-charts
Group 3 - Prepare operation guidelines for overhead projectors
Group 4 - Prepare guidelines for production of overhead sheets
• Choose presenter
• Take 20 minutes
• Organise findings
• Present in 10 minutes
65. (More) tips on visuals
• Readability: size, printed, lower case
• Hand-written is good enough
• Use key words, short sentences
• One topic per frame
• Not more than 3 information levels
• If the sheet is full: reorganize / split
• Re-make drawings, charts, graphs do not copy from books
• Prepared series: logical, fixed and numbered
• Face the audience, not the screen
• Be consistent with what you say
• Use masters for handouts
• Practice
• Check equipment & space, assume the worst. Bring your own equipment
• Use sheets as presentation guide
Main elements of presentation skills
1. Preparation
2. Clear objectives
3. Story line
4. Dealing with questions
5. Use of visual aids
6. Personal style, habits
Make & use your personal checklist
66. Use your personal checklist
Structure, story line
◊ Subject made clear at beginning
◊ Presentation structure made clear at beginning
◊ Attention of group obtained at opening
◊ Transitions between main points are clear
◊ Subject/content summarised at the end
Argument
◊ Subject is relevant to group
◊ Only relevant information/statements included
◊ Main points form logical progression
◊ Contributions from participants extracted and used
Language use
◊ Conversational, simple words and phrases
◊ Personalised examples used (I / we)
◊ Talk is not too concise
◊ Filler words (er, um) limited
◊ Expression is clear
◊ Speak loud enough to be heard at back
◊ Balance articulation / volume / speed is good
Body language
◊ Posture upright, normal
◊ Gestures are made and can be seen
◊ No distracting mannerisms
◊ Expression is friendly, open
Interaction with group
◊ Eye contact is maintained with all
◊ No part of group is excluded
◊ Speaker responds to group's body language
◊ Speaker deals adequate with questions
Audio-visual aids
◊ Use of board/flip chart/overhead projector
◊ Speaker talks to group, not the medium
◊ Images are powerful
◊ Lettering / detail large enough to read
Limitations of lecturing
• Mainly for concepts and knowledge
• Little feedback on impact
• Creates passive audience
• Ignores audience experience
• Counter productive if not done well
Review
Analyze performance: your own / others as yourself
67. Why skills training is important
Jobs are based on skills, not knowledge
Skills in one job imply understanding in other jobs
Which skills / procedures are you going to train ?
How to run a skills training session (1)
Prepare
Get the real equipment / forms / software & make sure it works
Master all details yourself, over and over again
Write out step-by-step actions / procedures
Golden rule: tell, demonstrate, practice for all under your guidance. It’s a cooking session !
How to train skills ?
Prepare yourself
Run a 10-15 minutes session
Reviews
How to run a skills training session (2)
1 Tell
Define final result
Break down the action in clear, successive steps
Always avoid background stories, related skills & special conditions
2 Demonstrate
Make sure everybody sees what you are doing
Repeat exactly the steps of action
3 Guide exercises for all
Allow mistakes, don’t correct too quickly
Give lots of positive support
Stick to original sequence of steps, no deviations
Avoid questions and other distractions
Split in coached groups to save time
How to train skills ?
Prepare
Run a 10-15 minutes session
Reviews
How to run a skills training session
“GOLDEN RULE”
Tell, Demonstrate, and Practice for all
68. Self assessment 2 – group discussions
What are your present stronger and weaker points as a facilitator?
1 Who do you favour as a good facilitator or chairperson in meetings and group discussions? What
exactly makes this person stand out as good discussion leader?
Lists three qualities:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
2 Who do you consider a poor facilitator/chairperson in meetings and group discussions? What
exactly makes this person fail as discussion leader?
Lists three characteristics:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
3 What makes you a good discussion leader or facilitator in groups? List three personal strong
points:
1. .................
2. .................
3. .................
4 What makes you a poor discussion leader or facilitator in groups? List three personal weak points,
you wish to improve:
1. .................
2. .................
3. ................
69. Discussions in groups
1. Open inventory of facts, ideas, opinions
• Any outcome is acceptable
• Often no need to prepare on topic
2. Focused questioning towards pre- defined outcome (information, concepts)
• Only your outcome is acceptable
• Preparation required
Applications of open discussions - ‘inventories’
• Raise interest for a topic
• As general wake-up call
• To clarify and use participants’ experience
Open discussions ‘inventories’ - exercise
• Prepare
• Facilitate (10-15 minutes)
• Review
Tips for open inventories
• Note the topic
• Facilitate, do not lead or judge responses
• Stand up, move around
• Note key words & organise information
• Involve all participants
• Pause for answers
• Keep the pace, don’t discuss
When you loose control (poor reaction)
• Summarise findings
• Reformulate the topic
• Provoke with questions
When you loose control (over-reaction)
• Make a break
• Reduce opinions: split in smaller groups
“ E ? ”
Applications of discussions – ‘focused questioning’
• Get participants involved (again)
• For facts, opinions, concepts
• Good alternative for a (boring) lecture
• To make participants feel important
• To get consensus on difficult issues
70. Discussions – ‘focused questioning’
Questions, categories
• Open
• Closed
Discussions ‘focused questioning’- exercise
• Prepare
• Facilitate (10-15 minutes)
• Review
How to kill group discussions: humans and robots
• Humans talk, robots follow instructions
• Robots do not contribute to the discussions
• Robots face reprimand in case of violation
How does it feel to be a robot ?
Discussions ‘focused questioning’- exercise
• Prepare
• Facilitate (10-15 minutes)
• Review
Tips discussions ‘focused questioning’
At the start
• Note the issue or topic
• Give short introduction
• Set time limits
When you do it
• Use open and closed questions
• Steer/manipulate unnoticed
• Note useful key words, organise information
• Summarise and add as appropriate
In case of poor reaction
• Summarise findings & conclusions
• Reformulate the issue
• Provoke with questions
In case of over reaction
• Make a break
• Split in smaller groups
‘Focused questioning’ building difficult consensus
Preparation & start
• Master your topic, know all pros and cons
• Define negotiation margins. some compromises for yourself
• Keep your real objective hidden
• Note the issue in neutral terms
• Sit with the group, keep lower profile
• Give short and neutral introduction
• Set time limits before you start
During the discussion:
• Use open and closed questions
• Save some arguments for later
• Compromise when possible
• Avoid impression of manipulation
• Note useful key words/arguments
• Spot your supporters & use them
• Summarise often, with acceptable jumps to conclusions
71. Review
Analyze performance: your own / others as yourself
Personal improvement plan
• Prepare, prepare, prepare
• Know your audience
• Use your strong points
• Rehearse with colleagues
• Learn from public response / evaluations
• Start with selected manageable improvements
• Switch methods within a session
Evaluation – this course
Why
• We want to improve
• Analyse present learning process
How
• Use distributed forms
• Give specific, honest answers
• Take your time
• Anonymous, we insist
73. Check list
1. Master with session plan + OHS
2. Handouts: programme, work sheets, backgrounds reading in blue folder, with label.
3. Old woman & young woman
4. Poor example of overhead sheets
5. Human & Robot signs
6. Evaluation form
7. Instructors Manual
Extra
Announcement letter, requirements letter, other relevant correspondence
HP trainers visiting cards
Check tool kit:
◊ Briefcase for small items
◊ 10 black markers (white board/paper, non-permanent)
◊ 5 red markers (white board/paper, thick, non-permanent)
◊ 5 green markers (white board/paper, thick, non-permanent)
◊ 3 sets of transparency markers (multicolored, medium, permanent)
◊ Two (emergency) hooks for flip chart paper
◊ Two packs of heat resistant overhead sheets
◊ Half board overhead sheet cover
◊ One pack of A-4 paper
◊ 50 Large thumb tacks
◊ Alarm clock / stop watch
◊ Masking tape
◊ Scotch tape
◊ White cardboard sheets, for names, ideas etc. (Cutting and folding on the spot.)
◊ Two scissors
◊ Stapler + spare staples
◊ Two glue sticks
◊ Black / green cloth for exhibits (if walls can not be used)
◊ Flip chart paper
◊ 20 objects
Larger items, not available in tool kit, carried by trainer or available at training venue
◊ Overhead projector, spare lamps, extension cable
◊ Flip chart stand (one, two)
◊ White board
◊ (Portable) PC + printer + drivers + cables
◊ Digital video/PC projector
◊ Photo camera + films
◊ Writing pads & pens for participants
◊ Projection screen
◊ Photocopier and stock of paper
◊ Video camera and play-back unit
◊ Soft board or cloth for exhibits (in case walls can not be used)
74. Final evaluation
Course: Communication skills: NWA, Pune; June 03 – 04, 2002
1 Contents and relevance
In this training course, you were exposed to various practical communication skills. Please indicate what
specific improvements you made during the course:
In delivering presentations, I specifically improved in ............................................................................
............................................................................ ............................................................................
In transfer of skills I specifically improved in .....................................
.................................................................................... ..................................................................
In facilitating discussions, I specifically improved in ...............................................................................
................................................................................. ....................................................................
Most communication skills covered during the sessions were familiar to me and I did not learn anything
new in particular. In courses like this, I expect more time would have been devoted to
................................................................................. ..................................................................
You are expected to apply the various communication skills you have just mastered. Would you confidently play
your role, once you are back at your office?
No, because ........................................................................................
Yes, but in delivering presentations I expect difficulties with ...........................
......................................................................... ...................................................................................
Yes, but in transfer of skills, I expect difficulties with ...........................
.........................................................................… ...................................................................................
Yes, but in facilitating discussions I expect difficulties with ..........................
...............................................................................................................................................................
What is your overall rating of the relevance of the past sessions for you (circle one figure):
Excellent Good Medium Poor Bad
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
2 Trainers
Please comment in key words on performance of the trainers:
strong points weaker points
Rajeev Varma
Sandeep Jagota
What is your overall rating of the trainers (circle one figure)
Excellent Good Medium Poor Bad
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
75. 3 Materials
Please comment on the materials (transparencies, handouts, assignment text)
They are good, because .......................................................................
......................................................................................................
They are fine, but I suggest to improve ....................................................
......................................................................................................
They are disappointing, because ...............................................................
......................................................................................................
What is your overall rating of the materials used in this course (circle one figure)
Excellent Good Medium Poor Bad
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4 Logistics
Please comment on the logistics and organization during the past two days
All arrangements were fine and I particularly appreciated ...............................
....................................................................................................
I suggest the organizers should pay more attention to .....................................
......................... ...........................................................................
I found the training logistics and management rather disappointing, especially
.....................................................................................................
What is your overall rating of the logistics / management during the past days (circle one figure)
Excellent Good Medium Poor Bad
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
5 General
Would you recommend a similar course to your colleagues?
Yes, because .....................................................................................
No, because .....................................................................................
What improvements would you recommend for future similar courses?
1 ..................................................................................................
2 ..................................................................................................
3 ..................................................................................................
What is your overall rating of this training course (circle one figure)
Excellent Good Medium Poor Bad
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
(Thank you for completing this evaluation form. Please return it now to the trainers.)
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Human
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Robot
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