Workshops That Really Work
The ABC’s of Designing and Delivering Sensational Presentations
- Hal Portner - Educational Consultant, Texas
Designing & Evaluating Staff Development | Presentation Skills | Training Strategies & Resources
'This book is thorough, informative, helpful, collegial, and supportive. A 'must-have' and great guide for everyone involved in professional development, training, or consulting' - Genny DiTrani, Professional Development Consultant, New Jersey Education Association
At some point in their careers, many experienced educators decide to move from education into consulting. However, most educators don't possess the for-profit business skills essential for success. In addition, many novice consultants are coming straight from the classroom and need guidance in how to plan workshops for adults.
Workshops That Really Work: A Guide for Staff Developers and Trainers in Education bridges the gap between the worlds of education and consulting for those already working as consultants, just moving into consulting, or considering consulting.
"Anyone who reads this book for personal reasons or adopts it for his or her school will soon discover the wealth of information it contains. Novice presenters and those seeking to improve their presentational workshop style will encounter such important, community-centered notions as those involved in converting one's 'mental frames' into 'common frames' that are inclusive of one's participants and their ways of understanding. I highly recommend this book for any practitioner."
"This book is thorough, informative, helpful, collegial, and supportive. It is to all trainers and presenters what they themselves strive to be to all their audiences. A 'must-have' and great guide for everyone involved in professional development, training or consulting."
"Throughout the book are a variety of exercises, tools, and tips for planning, designing, delivering, and evaluating workshops. This book can be a very useful resource for novice presenters and can even be of value to more experienced presenters."
"Walks readers through the process of designing successful workshops, whether they are first-time presenters who need lots of support or seasoned educators who would benefit from some fresh ideas."
"An excellent resource for both new and experienced presenters. Breaks presentations into manageable pieces, allowing the reader to thoroughly understand and reflect on what makes an effective workshop."
