Dec 7, 2021 Workshop: Training vs Facilitating

We had a good discussion on Training and Facilitation at the Lingo Advanced Toastmasters meeting December 7/21.  Dan Mc with TM Cherry C’s assistance facilitated the discussion in referring to club officer training, Toastmasters Leadership Institute presentations, Pathways, etc as training and facilitating opportunities. While some of the discussion was done through chat, there were some takeaways.  Clear directions at the onset to set the stage, stick to the timing allocated and ask clear questions. The theme was a favourite of Speech evaluator Xiao X so she appreciated the whole discussion as it increased her “sagacity” on the subject.  There was time for only three Tabletopics and while we heard three good responses as they all acknowledged TT Master Cherry, had an opening, a body using an example and a conclusion, they each excelled in emphasizing one of these areas: Rhys D, the opening - a surprise, Doug K, a TM guest from Athabasca, the conclusion - get better by 5% each day, and Xiao, the body as she most directly answered the question.  Doug won Best Tabletopics. Thank you for joining us Doug. Timer Eileen S, Grammarian/Ah counter Xiao and Sgt at arms/Tabletopics Evaluator Edith  B all fulfilled their roles as experienced TMs.  Our next meeting is December 21/21 where we will end our TM meetings for 2021 talking about wine and food for the holidays. Stay tuned for enhanced Tabletopics, a toast (hopefully Dan will have his voice back by then) or two or more and fun. See you via Zoom at 7pm. Festive wear or props are encouraged as is your favourite libation/drink.  Submitted by Edith Baraniecki, DTM