All good things must come to an end. Now it’s a case of winding up the seminar or workshop in such a way that it feels complete – for the group and yourself. Although energy levels may be falling and some participants’ heads will be spinning with everything they’ve heard and experienced, this phase deserves to be given enough space. After all it sets the compass for the all-important time after the workshop. This article focuses mainly on language you can use for briefly reviewing the ground covered and then giving the participants time to reflect – time to think about what they have gained from the workshop and how they will benefit from this in their working life. It finishes with phrases for dealing with feedback forms and saying thank you to the group. Let’s make sure you go out on a high note!
You can begin to wind up the workshop or seminar by giving a succinct summary of what has been covered during your time together. Use these phrases, for example, to introduce your review …