For the past couple of years we have been structuring ADB water events round the idea of not more than 50% of time for presentations (and generally aiming for less than 40%) to give the well experienced participants the chance to share their views and exchange.
We have also focused hard on getting presenters to prepare short (8-10 page) papers and PowerPoints that are readable throughout the room and restricted to a number of slides that is consistent with the time allowed for the presentation.
Link all this with a effective facilitators and raportuers and informative and productive exchanges happen - which leads to new knowledge.
Hi Robyn
Great blog and 100% on the mark as always.
For the past couple of years we have been structuring ADB water events round the idea of not more than 50% of time for presentations (and generally aiming for less than 40%) to give the well experienced participants the chance to share their views and exchange.
We have also focused hard on getting presenters to prepare short (8-10 page) papers and PowerPoints that are readable throughout the room and restricted to a number of slides that is consistent with the time allowed for the presentation.
Link all this with a effective facilitators and raportuers and informative and productive exchanges happen - which leads to new knowledge.