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In order to make a successful event, it is no longer enough that participants show up and to listen the lecture or presentation, or to be present at the meeting, after which everyone will go their own way. It is necessary that participants, as their name says as well \u2013 actively PARTICIPATE.

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If the attendees take active participation,\u00a0that will enable them to\u00a0influence\u00a0the very course, contents\u00a0and dynamics\u00a0of the event.\u00a0This will lead to maximal adaptation\u00a0of the event to the needs and requirements\u00a0of the attendees, which will\u00a0certainly result in general satisfaction,\u00a0as of the attendees so of the organizers,\u00a0owing to the success and because\u00a0they will create an event which\u00a0will leave lasting impressions.

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Today, an average businessman attends\u00a0at least 5 events a year, from\u00a0festive\u00a0gatherings, through presentations\u00a0to the educations and trainings.

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\"audience
audience engagement
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He probably hardly remember any\u00a0events where he was only passive\u00a0attendants, just being there and\u00a0listening.\u00a0Or they just cannot see any significance\u00a0relating such event, at least not\u00a0for them.

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That is why it is important to engage\u00a0and involve future participants before,\u00a0during and after the event.\u00a0If the participants are involved in advance,\u00a0they will, for example, share\u00a0information through social networks,\u00a0which may contribute to positive anticipation\u00a0and popularization of the\u00a0event.

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One of the ways to engage the participants\u00a0before the event, is to ask\u00a0them questions relating organization\u00a0of the event \u2013 Who is the lecturer\u00a0they would love to hear, which topics\u00a0they are interested in, which\u00a0band would they prefer to listen to,\u00a0what is the form of the event that\u00a0suits them most, what is it that they\u00a0expect?

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During the event, if it is of an educational\u00a0character, the task of the lecturer\u00a0or the person giving presentation is\u00a0to keep the attention of participants.\u00a0As we are all very busy during the day,\u00a0it is no wonder that we will mainly\u00a0choose to be passive listeners, unless\u00a0the lecturer stimulates attention and\u00a0makes sure that we understand that\u00a0what they talk about is useful or at\u00a0least interesting for us.\u00a0The attention of the audience reaches\u00a0its peak at the beginning and at\u00a0the end of presentation.\u00a0During the presentation, concentration\u00a0naturally drops.

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There are various techniques and\u00a0approaches\u00a0that lecturers are using\u00a0in order to keep the attention of the\u00a0participants.

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1. Asking questions.

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People remember\u00a0maximum 30% of what they\u00a0hear, but they memorize 85% of the\u00a0questions they are asked. This includes\u00a0rhetorical questions as well.

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\"motivate
motivate attendees
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2.\u00a0Motivation to take notes.

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If the\u00a0participants take notes, that will also\u00a0have positive effects on their attention,\u00a0particularly if, on that occasion,\u00a0they use the images and key words.

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3.\u00a0Activity.

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Organize games, or some\u00a0other activity or few minutes standing\u00a0exercise.\u00a0That will stimulate heartbeats, so\u00a0the heart will feed the brain with\u00a0more blood, which is a natural way\u00a0to increase concentration and involvement.

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4. Use of analogies and metaphors.

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This is the way of helping listeners\u00a0to understand and memorize what\u00a0you talk about.\u00a0The more complex the topic, the\u00a0better\u00a0it is to simplify it with a metaphor.

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5.\u00a0Ending on time.

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Be brief and clear,\u00a0and end the lecture/presentation\u00a0on time, or even slightly earlier.\u00a0This is the way to pleasantly surprise\u00a0the audience and give them some\u00a0space to keep their attention on the\u00a0most significant items.

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Apart from attention-keeping techniques,\u00a0there are other ways to involve\u00a0participants into event, during its\u00a0course.

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Polling on the spot.

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Carry out poll\u00a0on the spot, during the conference or\u00a0some other event.\u00a0Modern technologies enable simple\u00a0polling of all attendees by tablets or\u00a0even mobile phones.\u00a0In this way, the participants really participate\u00a0in the event, they learn about\u00a0opinions and attitudes of others, they\u00a0can see to what extent their opinions\u00a0are similar or not.\u00a0This can provoke further discussions\u00a0and make the event complete.

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Division of participants into teams.\u00a0

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Participants can divided into groups\u00a0with the purpose of discussion, resolving\u00a0some cases from practice, project\u00a0teams, with the task to think up\u00a0the name for their group.\u00a0This is the way to indirectly \u201cmake\u201d\u00a0them participate, while the relations
\namong them will be deepened.

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Graffiti boards.

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Place large boards\u00a0(for writing with markers or chalk) to\u00a0the noticeable position and motivate\u00a0participants to be creative and to\u00a0write some messages, express their\u00a0opinions, draw something.\u00a0They can also display photos from previous\u00a0events, etc.

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\"involve
involve your attendees
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Pecha Kucha.

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Pecha Kucha 20×20 or\u00a010×10 (10 slides for 10 seconds each)\u00a0is a style and form of presentation, of\u00a0which the objective is to make quicker\u00a0and more concise presentation, in\u00a0order to keep attention.\u00a0It usually involves several speakers\u00a0and topics that are alternating.

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In order to keep participants and their\u00a0involvement even after the event,\u00a0so called \u201coffsite\u201d events are being\u00a0organized, of which the aim is amusement\u00a0of participants, like happy\u00a0hours, parties, sightseeing, etc.

\n

One of the simplest ways to keep the\u00a0participants involved in conference\u00a0after the event is to make sure that\u00a0they feel cosy and comfortable, so\u00a0that they do not \u201cescape\u201d on breaks\u00a0between the lectures.\u00a0Make \u201clounge\u201d atmosphere in break\u00a0rooms, where they can have some\u00a0coffee and water, free Wi-Fi internet,\u00a0and the possibility of charging their\u00a0mobile phones and tablets.

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To sum up everything, the event\u00a0will have a positive feedback to the\u00a0extent to which the attendees actively\u00a0participate.

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The post Create meetings with active engaged audience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "In order to make a successful event, it is no longer enough that participants show up and to listen the lecture or presentation, or to be present at the meeting, after which everyone will go their own way. It is necessary that participants, as their name says as well \u2013 actively PARTICIPATE.\nIf the attendees take active participation,\u00a0that will enable them to\u00a0influence\u00a0the very course, contents\u00a0and dynamics\u00a0of the event.\u00a0This will lead to maximal adaptation\u00a0of the event to the needs and requirements\u00a0of the attendees, which will\u00a0certainly result in general satisfaction,\u00a0as of the attendees so of the organizers,\u00a0owing to the success and because\u00a0they will create an event which\u00a0will leave lasting impressions.\nToday, an average businessman attends\u00a0at least 5 events a year, from\u00a0festive\u00a0gatherings, through presentations\u00a0to the educations and trainings.\naudience engagement\nHe probably hardly remember any\u00a0events where he was only passive\u00a0attendants, just being there and\u00a0listening.\u00a0Or they just cannot see any significance\u00a0relating such event, at least not\u00a0for them.\nThat is why it is important to engage\u00a0and involve future participants before,\u00a0during and after the event.\u00a0If the participants are involved in advance,\u00a0they will, for example, share\u00a0information through social networks,\u00a0which may contribute to positive anticipation\u00a0and popularization of the\u00a0event.\nOne of the ways to engage the participants\u00a0before the event, is to ask\u00a0them questions relating organization\u00a0of the event \u2013 Who is the lecturer\u00a0they would love to hear, which topics\u00a0they are interested in, which\u00a0band would they prefer to listen to,\u00a0what is the form of the event that\u00a0suits them most, what is it that they\u00a0expect?\nDuring the event, if it is of an educational\u00a0character, the task of the lecturer\u00a0or the person giving presentation is\u00a0to keep the attention of participants.\u00a0As we are all very busy during the day,\u00a0it is no wonder that we will mainly\u00a0choose to be passive listeners, unless\u00a0the lecturer stimulates attention and\u00a0makes sure that we understand that\u00a0what they talk about is useful or at\u00a0least interesting for us.\u00a0The attention of the audience reaches\u00a0its peak at the beginning and at\u00a0the end of presentation.\u00a0During the presentation, concentration\u00a0naturally drops.\nThere are various techniques and\u00a0approaches\u00a0that lecturers are using\u00a0in order to keep the attention of the\u00a0participants.\n1. Asking questions.\nPeople remember\u00a0maximum 30% of what they\u00a0hear, but they memorize 85% of the\u00a0questions they are asked. This includes\u00a0rhetorical questions as well.\nmotivate attendees\n2.\u00a0Motivation to take notes.\nIf the\u00a0participants take notes, that will also\u00a0have positive effects on their attention,\u00a0particularly if, on that occasion,\u00a0they use the images and key words.\n3.\u00a0Activity.\nOrganize games, or some\u00a0other activity or few minutes standing\u00a0exercise.\u00a0That will stimulate heartbeats, so\u00a0the heart will feed the brain with\u00a0more blood, which is a natural way\u00a0to increase concentration and involvement.\n4. Use of analogies and metaphors.\nThis is the way of helping listeners\u00a0to understand and memorize what\u00a0you talk about.\u00a0The more complex the topic, the\u00a0better\u00a0it is to simplify it with a metaphor.\n5.\u00a0Ending on time.\nBe brief and clear,\u00a0and end the lecture/presentation\u00a0on time, or even slightly earlier.\u00a0This is the way to pleasantly surprise\u00a0the audience and give them some\u00a0space to keep their attention on the\u00a0most significant items.\nApart from attention-keeping techniques,\u00a0there are other ways to involve\u00a0participants into event, during its\u00a0course.\nPolling on the spot. \nCarry out poll\u00a0on the spot, during the conference or\u00a0some other event.\u00a0Modern technologies enable simple\u00a0polling of all attendees by tablets or\u00a0even mobile phones.\u00a0In this way, the participants really participate\u00a0in the event, they learn about\u00a0opinions and attitudes of others, they\u00a0can see to what extent their opinions\u00a0are similar or not.\u00a0This can provoke further discussions\u00a0and make the event complete.\nDivision of participants into teams.\u00a0\nParticipants can divided into groups\u00a0with the purpose of discussion, resolving\u00a0some cases from practice, project\u00a0teams, with the task to think up\u00a0the name for their group.\u00a0This is the way to indirectly \u201cmake\u201d\u00a0them participate, while the relations\namong them will be deepened.\nGraffiti boards. \nPlace large boards\u00a0(for writing with markers or chalk) to\u00a0the noticeable position and motivate\u00a0participants to be creative and to\u00a0write some messages, express their\u00a0opinions, draw something.\u00a0They can also display photos from previous\u00a0events, etc.\ninvolve your attendees\nPecha Kucha. \nPecha Kucha 20×20 or\u00a010×10 (10 slides for 10 seconds each)\u00a0is a style and form of presentation, of\u00a0which the objective is to make quicker\u00a0and more concise presentation, in\u00a0order to keep attention.\u00a0It usually involves several speakers\u00a0and topics that are alternating.\nIn order to keep participants and their\u00a0involvement even after the event,\u00a0so called \u201coffsite\u201d events are being\u00a0organized, of which the aim is amusement\u00a0of participants, like happy\u00a0hours, parties, sightseeing, etc.\nOne of the simplest ways to keep the\u00a0participants involved in conference\u00a0after the event is to make sure that\u00a0they feel cosy and comfortable, so\u00a0that they do not \u201cescape\u201d on breaks\u00a0between the lectures.\u00a0Make \u201clounge\u201d atmosphere in break\u00a0rooms, where they can have some\u00a0coffee and water, free Wi-Fi internet,\u00a0and the possibility of charging their\u00a0mobile phones and tablets.\nTo sum up everything, the event\u00a0will have a positive feedback to the\u00a0extent to which the attendees actively\u00a0participate.\nThe post Create meetings with active engaged audience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-10-24T12:27:56+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-01-04T11:51:53+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Conceptual-image-of-businesste-56689559.jpg", "tags": [ "event organizers", "events", "participants", "Pecha Kucha", "Hot topics" ] } ] }