Why should we spend time on a 
                 “welcome”?
                     We already know 
                     We already know 
                     each other…well 
                     each other…well 
                     most of us do….
                     most of us do….
       It takes a lot 
       of time….
                                      We already 
                                     know what they 
                                     need to learn…
                           
                                   
                                   
    Welcom  
                                   
    e
       
     To set the climate, grab attention
                   
     To get to know each other
     To clarify expectations                                
                                                          
     To review goals, objectives and schedules
     To discuss logistics 
                               
       
    Every meeting must reserve time for an 
    opening
    The time taken and activities chosen will 
    depend on the 
         total length of the event
         the number of participants
         the ‘culture’ of the group
                             
    Typical Welcome Session Outline
    • Welcome
    • Introductions
    • Expectations and training needs 
      assessment results
    • (Audit)
    • Course Goals, Objectives, Schedule 
    • Logistics
                           
       And now a word from ...you!
    As the facilitator you should spend the first few moments to
    • Welcome participants
    • Express appreciation for participation
    • Introduce yourself
    • State briefly the background of the event
    • Provide a brief overview of what is to come