Using Webinars to Support Highly-Effective Training Rotary Zones 24 & 32 Gayle Knepper PDG Rotary D5010

Poll Question

Topics for Discussion  Why & when to use webinars in your training toolkit  What makes an effective webinar?  Integrating webinars into your overall training plan  The technology backbone of a webinar

Your Training Plan Elements for Decision  Topics  Delivery options  Learning methodology  Logistics

Your Training Topic Elements to Plan  Target Outcome(s)  Learning Objectives  Effectiveness - Content - Delivery - Engagement

Webinars in the Toolkit Thinking about your own district  When might a webinar be used?  When would a webinar be preferred?

Webinars in the Toolkit  How can webinars make your training more effective?  When is “in-person” training still best?

Attributes of an Effective Webinar  Motivating/Engaging  Delivers the message effectively  Participatory  Captures/retains interest  Visually appealing

Attributes of an Effective Webinar  Connects participants with the trainers and each other  Creates action  Manages technology

What Is Needed?  A presentation team  Lead time for development/rehearsal/sign ups  Script  Technology  Practice  Promotion

Best Practices  One hour maximum  4 to 5 poll questions or activities  Visuals tell a story  Guest speakers  Generate questions/comments/discussion by chat

Best Practices  Effective, repeated promotion  Time for Q & A and/or discussion  Incorporate resources & next steps  Post the recording & resources  Follow up by & other methods

Building the Webinar: Sample Elements

Today’s Facilitators Zone 24 West Gayle Knepper Dave Stambaugh District 5010District 5050 Jackie HobalDenis Boyd District 5370District 5050

New Membership Options: The Benefits Denis Boyd PDG District 5050 Rotary Zone 24 West

Growing Rotary: Hold 2 Weekly Meetings

Go to Meeting Hints ” Type questions & comments in “Chat” Go to Webinar Tips

Poll Question

District Support What is one action your district can take to support member engagement in your clubs? (Type your ideas into the “Chat Box”) Let’s Discuss

Creating Focus & Action  Visibility - Communicate - Report - Follow up  Expect, Inspect & Recognize

Components of Engagement  Three key elements  Two-way role  Who takes the lead? Personal involvement: Service, Fellowship and other Activities Ongoing learning & education Club’s engagement with the member: Continued, active outreach

Associate Membership Adapted to club & community needs “Snowbird” membership

Promote with Impact

Tools Vibrant Club Assessment

Resources Be A Vibrant Club (pub 245)  Rotary.org  ShopRotary

Webinars rotary.org

Tools & Resource Site

Getting Started The Technology  Go to Meeting/Go to Webinar/Go to Training or similar  Meeting – 5 to 100 persons  Webinar – 100 to 1000 persons  Training – 25 to 200 persons + different capabilities

Getting Started The Technology Go to Meeting/Go to Webinar/Go to Training or similar  Meeting – $468/year  Webinar – $1068/year  Training – $1308/year + different capabilities; varying number attendees

Resource Site

Topics

Find & Share Ideas

Topic & Webinar Resources Jackie HobalLynda Ryder Karien Ziegler Zone 24W Zone 24E Zone 32 Zone 24/32 Coordinator Team Members

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Gayle Knepper PDG District 5010