TOT 120: Slide Preparation

TOT 120

WEEK 120

“SLIDE PREPARATION”

METHOD 1:

The only Main topic and different sub topics are mentioned., as bullet points.

Each sub-topic is mentioned in a separate slide.

Under each sub-topic, subcategories are made. Headline of each category is mentioned.

Ex: Main Topic CONFLICT

Subtopics: Definition

When does conflict arise? 

(1) Needs (2) Interests (3) Values (4) Goals

Difference between Dispute and conflict 

Example(1) … case (2) …case

Management of conflict: (1) (2) 3) 

Resolution of conflict: 

1. How to resolve conflict
2. Why should it be resolved
3.  What if it is not resolved

Simulation exercises : 

1.  Husband and wife
2. Employer and employee
3. between Partners of firm 

Advantages 

The trainer is always kept on track

Slides are neat and brief

Professionalism gets exhibited

Management of time becomes easy

METHOD 2:

“Writing lengthy sentences”

This is used : 

1. while defining anything.
2. to avoid possibility of getting confused 
3. To provide clarity
4.  avoid exertion to the trainer
5. To avoid unnecessary questioning

Definitions are given using this method 

For example: 

1. What is Mediation? What is a circular question? What is a strategic barrier etc
2. Exercises/ problems are given following this method

Ex. Nine dots’ exercise (nine dots are put on one side of the slide, Instructions are given on the other half of the slide in 3 short sentences)

Caution: Each slide should not contain more than 5 sentences 

Choice of Font size must be between 18- 22.

There should be sufficient gap between words.

Punctuation must be taken care of.

METHOD-3

On the spot slide preparation 

While roleplay is going on, and everyone is watching, the trainer gives headnotes

Ex: Mediator is (i) laying ground rules (ii) Telling about confidentiality..

1. Asking open ended question 
2.  Asking convergent question
3. Preparing ground for negotiation.(setting the atmosphere)

Etc.

This runs like a commentary.

Advantages: 

Participants understand the nuances of practical mediation

Theoretical and Practical inputs get synchronized.

Participants learn to identify the technics/skills by name.

The Professionalism of the trainer gets demonstrated. 

 “The bullet doesn’t need a horn. Its Dugg-Dugg is enough.”

Royal Enfield Quote

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