What things should we be doing/paying attention to during the workshops? Listen, listen, listen Be a lead learner, by setting a good example for the participants, and by participating in the workshop. Remember: It's not about me/us.

Preparation

Physical proximity

Be intentional about where you sit or don't

Be ready with supplies

Be ready to refocus

Be aware of physical, verbal, affective cues

Be ready to schedule

Coach Pieces With awareness of the various coach roles.

Facilitating individual questions

Paraphrase and ask questions

Encourage Dialogue

Observe people's learning styles and state of mind.

Stick to the Workshop - try not to get off on birdwalks about more ways to accomplish the task.

Encourage people to ask their questions for the whole group, rather than just to the proximate coach.

Include formative assessments as part of the workshops to encourage people to get their questions on the table. Use also for a brain dump. Check in with the presenters at lunch to make a quick report on progress, or check for their needs.

Step out of the room if there are issues you need to deal with to avoid multi-tasking during the workshop.

Lunch - use your judgement!!