This document discusses techniques for creating dynamic conference sessions that engage audiences. It covers standards for accredited healthcare education, principles of cognitive psychology, and methods for audience response and participation. A variety of session formats are presented, including panels, interviews, lightning talks, case studies, hands-on training, and demonstrations. The document emphasizes the importance of audience engagement through techniques like think-pair-share, discussions, games and activities. It also provides examples of specific session formats like Pecha Kucha, town halls, fireside chats, working groups, and debates. The key takeaways are to consider engagement, design sessions thoughtfully, invite great speakers on timely topics, and facilitate real discussion rather than boring presentations.
5. Learning: Cognitive Psychology
The brain doesn’t pay attention to boring things.
1. Emotions get our attention
2. Meaning before details
3. The brain cannot multitask
4. The brain needs a break
Brain Rules, by John Medina
15. Likelihood to Implement Interview?
A. Very Likely
B. Maybe
C. I’ll think about it
D. Probably not
E. Not on your life
(Audience participation cards)
18. ASHP Clinical Pearl Sessions
One idea, concept, or fact that has been useful in
day-to-day practice, and may not be widely
known, understood, published, or taught.
Overall Session Topic
5-minute Introduction
Five 5-minute Pearls
Ten-minute Q & A
Five 5-minute Pearls
Ten-minute Q & A
Five 5-minute Pearls
Ten-minute Q & A
Two-Hour Session
30. Working Groups
AIHA Breakthrough Thinking Challenge
• Important issue in Industrial Hygiene
• Panel of experts
– Introduces issue
– Sets guidelines
• Break-out groups solve issue
• Compete to present to board
39. Engage the Audience
Tapping the expertise in the room
Getting details from experts
News-related information
Question and answer
Problem solving
Hands-on training
Demonstrations
End of Pecha Kucha
41. Reality TV Theme
Setting the record straight.
Preparing for new regulations in the industry.
Becoming a scientific writer
Winning methods for
solving therapeutic
dilemmas
45. Are Debates Appropriate for
Association Events?
Moderator: Chris Metzger
Pro JoAnn Harris 1 minute
Con Melinda Kendall 1 minute
Rebuttal Pro JoAnn Harris 30 seconds
Rebuttal Con Melinda Kendall 30 seconds
“The Great Debate” Debate
48. Powerpoint Principles
• Healthcare presenters like lots of data
• Healthcare presenters need guidance
• Provide guidance to presenters
For example:
• Fewer words on slides
• Font size
• Use graphs, incorporate pictures
49. How do we get there?
• Session formats
• Call for proposals
• Best speakers
• Industry experts
• Industry journalists/moderators
• Timely or controversial topics
– Trends
– Technology
– Regulations
– Challenges
Anecdotes and stories, fear, noveltyOutline the session first, and tell where each new idea fits in the outline HierarchySpotlight one thing at a time10 minute rule
What it tends to be: 3 15-minute ppt presentations
A true panel discussion. No ppt; moderator encouraging discussion
How do we get there?
Matt Lauer and Bobby Brown
Brian Polis at PivotEvery industry has journalists you can tap to be an interviewerTwo peersFire-side chat
grouping by topic several speakers who each present
First slide of PechaKucha section
West Hartford, CT Town Hall about Healthcare Reform