Case Study

Workshop design and delivery

Skills development

Networking and positively brilliant CVs

Context

A professional association (historically a male-dominated profession) wanted to create a series of workshops for aspiring women, although in the spirit of inclusion, men were invited, too.  My client was Anne Pieckielon, the Chair of Women in Paytech.

My brief

Some ideas to help workshop participants with:

•         Networking

•         Positive Conversations

•         CVs

Anne’s introduction to members summed up the brief, “We’ve listened to your feedback and created a series of masterclasses on the topics which you’ve told us interest you most. We’ve made them fun and interactive. We’ve created a safe environment where you can practise new skills and make new contacts”.

Solution

I recommended and designed a half day interactive event with practical opportunities to “work the room” assisted by some question cue cards and badges suggesting personal interests (making conversation a little easier to initiate).  This “networking by numbers” session was followed by smaller group “roundtable” discussions and feedback on positive conversations e.g. swapping “don’t forget” (a potentially negative phrase), to “remember” (a positive) or complimenting the person rather than their clothes!  The workshop concluded with a lively debate on creating stand out CVs.

The Outcome

A positive workshop vibe, an engaged audience, lots of positive conversation and overwhelming take-up of my offer to review individual CVs and provide confidential feedback.  A very satisfied client, not to mention the group of participants.

Postscript

Workshop design and delivery

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