Communication, Expectation and Evaluations During a conversation, both parties need to clearly understand what is being agreed upon, especially when planning the details of a meeting or event. Asking questions clarifies what you ve heard and encourages the speaker to expand on what she or he was saying. Active listening skills help prevent misunderstandings and snafus when the meeting takes place. The evaluation process focuses on developing goals, identifying objectives and analyzing the end result of the program or event. This session will focus on verbal and written communication.
Objectives are an integral part of the planning process, but they differ from the goals.
The objectives are quantifiable and time-delineated. Your goals and objectives have been realized if the attendees evaluations reflect positive, enlightening experiences. As companies spend both time and money on meetings, learn tips on how you can justify the value of meetings to your company or a prospective client. It is critical to understand the demographics of an audience. Issues such as gender, dietary and religious restrictions, and ethnicity must be considered when planning for any meeting or event.