Seminars

Seminars, Characteristics, Role Players how they are conducted, Advantages, Do's & Don'ts

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. Roles Audience’ 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’s Role 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

12. 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.

13. 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.