This document discusses seminars and how to conduct them effectively. A seminar is a discussion held by a small group where ideas and knowledge are shared. It involves oral presentations on a chosen topic. To be effective, seminars require proper organization and defined roles for organizers, speakers, chairpersons, and audience. The roles include planning, presenting, facilitating discussion, and actively participating. Conducting seminars provides learning opportunities and allows for sharing of new information. They work best when presentations are concise and focus on the allotted topic.

1. Seminars
Presented By :
Meghna Sharma
Deepanshu Goyal
Devendra Singh Rathore
MBA I Sem “D”

2. Seminar
A seminar means a discussion in which small
group discussions are held. It is presented
through a written or oral report. Its main
purpose is the disemination of knowledge and
the presentation of one’s ideas among
knowledgeable people.

3. Characteristics of seminar
 Discussion in small groups
 Gathering of Experts
 Disclosures Ideas and Suggestions
 Oral Discussion
 Topic of Discussion

4. How to make seminar effective
The effectiveness of seminar depends upon how different parties
and persons play their role in effective way.
RolesAudience’
Role
Chair
Person’s
Role
Speaker’s
Role
Organizer’s
Role

5. Organizer’s Role
Plan the seminar in advance and other important
things.
Publish the relevant material in advance.
Ensure the proper arrangement.
Ensure the proper facilities.
Everything should within the time.

6. Speaker’sRole
 Prepare the topic before hand.
 Collect the topic in logical order and pondering over the various
relevant issues.
 Speech is informative, illuminating and interesting.
 Use the appropriate visual aids.
 Time limit should be considered.
 Try to answer maximum question.
 Convey thanks

7. Chair person’s Role
 Introduce the topic briefly
 Ensure that the speaker finishes his speech within the
time limit.
 Invite the questions
 Discussion should be on the theme
 No one should get hurt during the Q/A
 Convey thanks

8. Audience’s role
 Occupy seats before the start of the seminar.
 Listen patiently
 Note down important points
 Avoid disturbing the speaker
 Ask relevant questions
 Stay till the conclusion of the seminar

9. Types of seminar
Personal development seminar:- these
kind of seminar are intended for personal growth of the people.
Business seminar:- the business seminars are the
seminar where speakers talk about the business strategies.

10. How seminar is conducted
• A seminar is organised in short phases, and may
have many sessions.
• The topic of every session is pre-decided .
• Discussion is held on that topic.
• A chairperson is appointed for every session.
• The chairperson invites the experts to study
papers.
• After that questions are asked.
• Reader should read the main points in an order.

11. Advantages of seminar
 Provides real learning values
 Allows organisation to get update information
 Valuable for deligates who carry heavy work load
 Create learning communities

13. Do’s
• Make notes of important points.
• Practice several time .
• Start the seminar in time.
• Speak loud and clear.
• Instead of making it lengthy, finish your presentation
on the time.
• Smile and be confident.

14. Don’t
Talkative more.
Excessive of slides.
Hiding the projector or hiding behind the
projector.
Don’t talk to yourself, talk to your audience.
Don’t use “I don’t know”
Don’t make unrelated jokes.
Seminar should not be overtime.