SHU/UNITAR workshop series on the art of public speaking and managing meetings  Organized jointly with School of Diplomacy and International Relations (SODIR), Seton Hall University (SHU) United Nations Headquarters, New York Course Schedule Below Objectives  The objective of this two-day workshop is to explore a variety of practical communication topics and issues relevant to the work of a United Nations diplomat. Participants will improve their ability and skills in: making public presentations and speeches, leading organizational and other public meetings, and facilitating panel discussions and question and answer sessions. Organization Over two days, participants will follow lectures and engage in scenarios and "role plays" they may face as professionals. Day 1 will focus largely on making public presentations and the art of persuasion. Day 2 will examine the keys to more effective meeting facilitation (getting more useful participation and staying focused on the meeting "agenda") as well as exploring specific techniques in moderating public forums. Working Language English Dates 12 and 13 April 1999:  Workshop I 21 and 22 June 1999:  Workshop II Course Schedule The Workshop will cover the following line of activities: Welcome and introduction by UNITAR and Seton Hall University Introduction to the "Stand and Deliver" philosophy and approach Discussion and review of communication needs of United Nations Representatives Discussion of specific communication settings such as meetings, panel discussions, speeches etc. Role playing in managing meetings Role playing in panel discussions Role playing in formal presentations Role playing in question and answer sessions Certain presentation and role playing activities will also be video taped, viewed and analyzed in class by the Workshop leader. Resource Persons: Dr. Steve Adubato (Workshop leader) and Ms. Lisa Grider The Art of Public Speaking and Managing Meetings, Class of 1998   © 1999-2000 UNITAR, All Rights Reserved