Week 27: Rule of Three

Adapting the principle of Rule of three will help in laying a neat layout for the presentation.

Rule of three deals with three segments:

1. Must be done    
2. Good if it is done    
3. Can be done

It is advisable to follow this principle while working on the three out of the four quarters of presentation namely:

1. Contents 
2. Segmentation and
3. Presentation skills.

Example 

CONTENTS:

MUST BE DONE	GOOD IF IT IS DONE	CAN BE DONE
Nothing in this part should be left out.	It is ideal to cover contents identified in this part. Out of three contents identified in this part at least 1-2 can be tried to be dealt with.	The contents identified in this part may or may not be covered by the trainer. The identified contents of this part are optional. Out of the three contents identified here one or two can be dealt with or all the three can be left out.

SEGMENTATION

Divide the contents into to three sub=parts in each part.

Note: The same principle may be adapted in the choice of examples, stories/case history, exercises etc.

Example

MAIN TOPIC : CONFLICTS

MUST BE DONE	IDEAL TO BE DONE	CAN BE DONE
1. Definition of conflict with example 2. Difference between dispute and conflict, example 3. Sources of conflict with example.	Give some examples for each in Part 1 and ask the trainees to identify: 1. What exactly is the conflict   2. The difference between conflict and dispute 3. The source of conflict.	Role plays on conflict focused on sources of conflict, management of conflict and resolution of conflict.
Managing Conflict: Why conflict requires management Mechanism to manage conflict Positive and negative effects of conflict.	For part 2, Give instances of conflict situations. Ask the trainees to reflect 1. Whether such conflict requires management? 2. Positive and negative  effects of such conflicts
Resolution of Conflict   1. Why conflict has to be resolved   2. Techniques to resolve conflict   3. Positive and negative aspects of resolution of conflict.	Which is the best mechanism?        Take a case history and 1. Briefly explain the conflict situation 2. Explain the technique used to resolve the conflict and 3. Its impact.	Roleplay on conflict situation and its resolution: 1. Pre-briefing 2. Roleplay enactment 3. Debriefing.

Principle of three helps a trainer to identify main topics, sub topics, and further segmentation of sub topics.

Even the introductory part and conclusion part can be divided into three segments as mentioned above.

Advantages

Following the principle of Rule of three will help the trainer move with focus only on the identified track.

• Professionalism gets reflected in the presentation.
• Makes trainees to understand each component with clarity.
• Avoids confusion and overlapping.
• Time management becomes easier.
• Trainer gets complete control over the entire slot.

“Focus is the art of knowing what to ignore”

James Clear

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