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SayPro Speakers and Trainers Post-Event Engagement: Provide participants with additional materials, such as reading lists, recorded sessions, and further exercises to reinforce the workshop’s learning objectives.
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Post-Event Engagement for SayPro Speakers and Trainers
To maximize the value of the workshop and ensure long-lasting learning, it’s important to engage participants even after the event. Here’s how you can follow up with additional materials and activities that reinforce the workshop’s learning objectives:
1. Send a Thank-You Email with Key Takeaways
- Purpose: To show appreciation and summarize key highlights, ensuring participants remember the valuable insights they gained.
- Content:
- Thank you message for attending and contributing to the event.
- A summary of the workshop objectives and the key insights shared.
- A brief reminder of the learning objectives covered.
- Links to the recorded sessions (if available) for those who want to review the material.
Example:
“Thank you for attending our workshop on Innovation Methodologies! We hope you found the session insightful and inspiring. Here’s a quick recap of what we covered: [Key Points]. For your reference, we’ve also included links to the recorded sessions below for you to revisit anytime!”
2. Provide Recorded Sessions
- Purpose: Allow participants to revisit the workshop content at their own pace, reinforcing their learning.
- Content:
- Link to the recorded sessions hosted on a video platform (e.g., Vimeo, YouTube, or a private site).
- An outline of the session breakdown (e.g., Session 1: Introduction to Innovation, Session 2: Design Thinking in Action, etc.).
- Encourage participants to review parts of the session that were most relevant to their role or interests.
- Offer a downloadable transcript or keynotes from the session for those who prefer text-based content.
Example:
“Here are the recordings from today’s workshop. Feel free to revisit the sessions and review the segments that were most valuable to you: [Links to Recordings]. Additionally, we’ve provided a transcript of the session for easier reference.”
3. Distribute Additional Learning Resources
- Purpose: Provide further reading, videos, or articles that deepen participants’ understanding of the workshop topics.
- Content:
- Curate a reading list related to the workshop’s themes (e.g., books, articles, or whitepapers).
- Provide links to videos, TED talks, or webinars that expand on the concepts covered in the workshop.
- Suggest relevant online courses or other events to continue the learning journey.
Example:
“If you’re looking to dive deeper into the topics we discussed, here’s a reading list to enhance your knowledge on creative leadership and design thinking:
- ‘Creative Confidence’ by Tom Kelley & David Kelley
- ‘The Lean Startup’ by Eric Ries
- Watch this TED Talk: ‘How Great Leaders Inspire Action’ by Simon Sinek”
4. Provide Post-Event Exercises
- Purpose: Reinforce the skills learned and encourage participants to apply the concepts to their own challenges.
- Content:
- Additional exercises or challenges to practice the methodologies learned. These could be in the form of case studies, brainstorming prompts, or action planning activities.
- Encourage participants to share their results with the group or submit their work for feedback.
- Include self-assessment questions or reflective activities to encourage personal development and progress tracking.
Example:
“To help reinforce the Design Thinking process, we’ve created a set of follow-up exercises. Try applying the steps of Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test to one of the problems you currently face at work.
- Exercise 1: Create an Empathy Map for a user who would benefit from a new service your team is working on.
- Exercise 2: Develop a prototype for a solution to a current business challenge, and outline the first steps in implementing it.”
5. Create a Discussion Forum or Community Group
- Purpose: Encourage continued interaction and collaboration among participants.
- Content:
- Create a Slack channel, Facebook group, or LinkedIn group where participants can share their thoughts, progress, and challenges.
- Offer a space for questions and discussions, where participants can connect with one another and with the speakers or trainers.
- Encourage participants to share resources or ask questions that arose after the event.
Example:
“We’ve set up a private Slack group for all event attendees to continue the conversation and share ideas. Join here: [Link]. You can ask questions, share your progress with the post-event exercises, and connect with fellow participants.”
6. Send a Feedback Survey
- Purpose: Gather feedback on the event to improve future workshops and ensure that the content was relevant and effective.
- Content:
- A brief survey asking participants about their experience: What did they find most valuable? What can be improved?
- A section to suggest topics they’d like to see covered in future workshops.
- A question about how the workshop helped them apply new skills in their personal or professional context.
Example:
“Your feedback is valuable! Please take a few minutes to fill out this feedback survey: [Survey Link]. Let us know what worked well and how we can make future workshops even better.”
7. Offer Post-Event Coaching or Office Hours
- Purpose: Provide a space for participants to get personalized support and guidance on applying what they learned.
- Content:
- Offer a limited number of office hours or 1:1 coaching sessions with the trainer(s).
- Encourage participants to book time to discuss specific challenges, get feedback on their ideas, or explore how to implement new concepts in their work.
Example:
“If you would like to dive deeper into any of the topics covered during the workshop, we’re offering office hours next week. Book a one-on-one coaching session with us here: [Link].”
8. Provide Certificates or Recognition
- Purpose: Recognize participants’ efforts and learning.
- Content:
- Send certificates of completion for those who attended the full workshop, acknowledging their participation.
- Include a badge or digital recognition that participants can share on social media or add to their LinkedIn profiles.
Example:
“We’re pleased to provide you with a Certificate of Completion for attending our workshop. You can download it here: [Link]. Feel free to share your achievement on LinkedIn or your personal website!”
Final Tips:
- Timing: Ensure post-event engagement materials are sent out within 24-48 hours to keep the momentum going.
- Personalization: Tailor the follow-up content to specific participant needs or interests where possible.
- Ongoing Support: Offer continuous learning opportunities, whether through newsletters, additional resources, or access to a learning hub.
By providing participants with valuable follow-up materials, resources, and opportunities for continued engagement, you’ll enhance the long-term impact of the workshop and ensure that the learning objectives are truly reinforced.
- Neftaly Malatjie | CEO | SayPro
- Email: info@saypro.online
- Call: + 27 84 313 7407
- Website: www.saypro.online
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