Business Communication

participate.
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This is often accomplished through an ongoing dialogue with a seminar leader or instructor,
or through a more formal presentation of research.
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Make a seminar organization timeline working back from your seminar date so that
everything is done on time.
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Normally, participants must not be beginners in the field under discussion. The idea behind
the seminar system is to familiarize students more extensively with the methodology of their
chosen subject and also to allow them to interact with examples of the practical problems
that always crop up during research work.
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It is essentially a place where assigned readings are discussed, questions can be raised and
debate conducted.
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It is relatively informal, at least compared to the lecture system of academic instruction.
10.7
WORKSHOP
A workshop is also a gathering or training session which may be several days in length. Generally, it
is more work-oriented, with guidance by specialist resource-persons and participation by all member
of the group. It emphasizes problem-solving, hands-on training, and requires the involvement of the
participants. Often a symposium, lecture or meeting can become a workshop when it is accompanied by
a practical demonstration.
T
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 C
ONDUCTING
 W
ORKSHOP
1.
Open the workshop by welcoming participants. Project a “kind but firm” attitude. Show
flexibility, sensitivity, curiosity, and an encouraging demeanour.
2.
Tell participants about the workshop topic and how you intend to conduct the workshop.
3.
Speak on the workshop topic for about five minutes raising the major issues. 
4.
Draw upon the experiences of the group to teach other group members by inviting them to
express their views on the issues under discussion. Rather than dominating the conversation,
ask questions of participants who can relate their experience in the context of the questions
being asked. 

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