Presenters should prepare a list of practical things to emphasize and discuss application of presented ideas in summaries. It may be helpful to let participants generate action plans in small groups. Impressions of your program begin long before your actual workshop. Acknowledgments in such activities as registration should be prompt, friendly, and informative. Participant felt that the program presenters did not take into account the cultural diversity of the audience.
Cultural diversity includes issues of gender, race, ethnicity, age, and cultural background.
Presentations and handouts must be free of sexist language and ethnic and racial stereotypes. Presenters must actively communicate that cultural diversity is valued. This is communicated through handouts, examples used, videos, etc. Participant felt they wasted their time because they already knew the content of the workshop. In order to avoid this, be specific about your content in advertisements and when talking with potential participants.