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We are often asked to describe the method we have developed for use in our seminars.
Most of us are quite used to conferences where we are members of large audiences listening for the most part to predictable presentations and having little control over the content or its application to our own particular circumstances.
In contrast, at Missenden, we attempt to set up a dialogue by engaging a small group of participants in an active but confidential examination of the key strategic issues facing us in higher education and to explore practical policy alternatives for our own institutions.
The five key features of this formula are:
i) Your personal agenda identified
You will be invited to identify in advance, and after Thursday dinner, any special concerns you require addressing, with the option to be a 'client' by sending us a short outline of your concern. Living case studies > ii) A dialogue with experts
To start the second day you will be invited to quiz the expert(s) following their short briefings or presentations iii) Clients' agendas addressed
Participants will act as 'consultants' who will address problems presented by two or three 'clients' and prepare summary conclusions and recommendations iv) Presentation of recommendations
After lunch the consultants will present the seminar participants with their conclusions and advice. Clients question and comment v) Strategic implications and policy outcomes
You will have the opportunity to contribute to a plenary discussion of the implications of the conclusions and to formulate personal action plans.
You will be invited to identify in advance, and after Thursday dinner, any special concerns you require addressing, with the option to be a 'client' by sending us a short outline of your concern. Living case studies > ii) A dialogue with experts
To start the second day you will be invited to quiz the expert(s) following their short briefings or presentations iii) Clients' agendas addressed
Participants will act as 'consultants' who will address problems presented by two or three 'clients' and prepare summary conclusions and recommendations iv) Presentation of recommendations
After lunch the consultants will present the seminar participants with their conclusions and advice. Clients question and comment v) Strategic implications and policy outcomes
You will have the opportunity to contribute to a plenary discussion of the implications of the conclusions and to formulate personal action plans.
Missenden Abbey, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
HP16 0BD Tel: 01494 866811 Email: eva.nj@missendenabbey.ltd.uk
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