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:
Your personal agenda identified
You will be invited to
identify in advance, and after Thursday dinner, any special concerns
you require addressing, and, if you wish, to opt to be a 'client'
by sending us a short outline of your concern. Living
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A dialogue with experts
To start the second day
you will be invited to quiz the
expert(s) following their short briefings or presentations
expert(s) following their short briefings or presentations
Clients' agendas addressed
Participants will act as 'consultants' who
will address problems presented by two or three 'clients' and
prepare summary conclusions and recommendations
Presentation of recommendations
After lunch the consultants will present
the seminar participants with their conclusions and advice.
Clients question and comment
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.
