Ask the women to speak up first, or those who have traveled from farthest away. Acknowledge outspoken participants, but don't them overwhelm the conversation. I often do this by having small groups nominate a spokesperson, then having that person nominate someone else in the group. Mixing everyone up is great for sharing new ideas. Whether you have a training to teach, a session to present or an important meeting to facilitate, these time-tested techniques will help bring out the best in your participants, and in you.
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Copyright 1999, Ron Kaufman Ron Kaufman works with multi-national companies, government organizations, industry associations and other committed clients throughout the world. More than a million people have been inspired and informed by his high-energy keynote speeches, interactive workshops and special conference events.