Do you have a Plan B
Room Layout and Seating
Every person in your audience needs to see you as also your visual aids. Different kinds of layout help you to maximize contact. Based on the kind of presentation( is it just providing information or is there a discussion)you could change the layout.
Theatre style: This style is suitable for large audiences. It is useful if there are key note speakers, or there is not much interaction between the speaker and audience.
Board Meeting setup: Hierarchical in nature, ideal for relaying information, works well for small groups.
There are other styles like cluster groups or U shaped board arrangement which is used based on the kind of presentation you make. Small groups could use the bistro or café style, while large discussion groups could use the U or rectangular board style. The curved style is ideal for relaying of one way information.
Summary:
What kind of seating style have you planned for your presentation? Does it suit the group you have to address?
Reflection Time:
Your manager has a series of presentations lined up for the coming month. Help him choose a suitable seating arrangement based on the kind of presentation he is making.
- Staff development training day-
- Sharing of information regarding new HR policy
- A formal meeting with the senior members of the board
- A discussion group with managers from other processes regarding attrition
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