Youth Advocate Network

Training vs. Facilitation vs. Presentation

Hello my Clayton Weaver and I attended the Training vs. Facilitation vs. Presentation. I learned many group techniques, for example, if you would like to keep your audience to pay attention, you can stand and talk loud, that way they’re not looking down and speaking in a shy voice. You need to interact with the people. Talk like you want to be there. Act excited. Walk around as you talk. Make sure that while you’re talking your audience wants to listen.

Also, you have to be flexible with the group you’re working with. Its ok and I thinks it’s better if you are working with a teen group to just be your self. Dress how you would dress. When presenting in front of an audience, say the city council, it’s probably a good idea to dress for the part and talk professionally. They might not take you seriously if you’re all dressed up in purple. Body language is also important like I said earlier look like you want to be there. Have a smile on your face. Look people in the eyes. Be friendly. And try not to be distracting. No gum or food. It just looks bad if you’re chewing gum or eating food while trying to talk. I learned a lot and I’m looking forward to apply everything I learned.