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Designs engaging workshops, conference talks, and educational presentations using structured arcs, learning objectives, slide principles, activity design, and facilitation techniques. Useful for talk structure or training prep.
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Teach effectively through structured experiences.
Teach effectively through structured experiences.
| Format | Duration | Audience Size | Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning talk | 5-10 min | Any | Low |
| Conference talk | 20-45 min | Large | Low-Medium |
| Workshop | 1-4 hours | 10-30 | High |
| Tutorial | 2-8 hours | 5-20 | Very High |
| Course | Multi-day | Varies | Structured |
Hook → Context → Core Content → Transformation → Call to Action
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One Clear Idea
0-5% HOOK
- Surprising fact, question, or story
- Why should they care?
5-15% CONTEXT
- Background needed to understand
- Where this fits in larger picture
15-85% CORE CONTENT
- 3-5 key points (rule of three)
- Examples and evidence for each
- Build logically
85-95% TRANSFORMATION
- What changes with this knowledge?
- The "so what?"
95-100% CALL TO ACTION
- What should they do next?
- Memorable closing
People remember three things. Structure around:
Principles:
Avoid:
Write objectives using Bloom's Taxonomy verbs:
| Level | Verbs | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Remember | List, define, recall | "List the 5 principles of..." |
| Understand | Explain, describe, summarize | "Explain how X affects Y" |
| Apply | Use, implement, solve | "Apply the framework to..." |
| Analyze | Compare, contrast, examine | "Analyze the trade-offs..." |
| Evaluate | Judge, critique, assess | "Evaluate which approach..." |
| Create | Design, build, produce | "Create a working prototype..." |
OPEN (10-15%)
├── Welcome, housekeeping
├── Learning objectives
├── Icebreaker/activation
└── Baseline assessment
EXPLORE (30-40%)
├── Core concept introduction
├── Demonstration
├── Guided practice
└── Check for understanding
PRACTICE (30-40%)
├── Independent/group work
├── Real-world application
├── Troubleshooting
└── Peer feedback
CLOSE (10-15%)
├── Debrief and discussion
├── Key takeaways
├── Resources for continued learning
└── Feedback collection
| Activity Type | Attention Span | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Low | 10-15 min |
| Discussion | Medium | 15-20 min |
| Hands-on | High | 30-45 min |
| Group work | Medium-High | 20-30 min |
Rule: Change modality every 15-20 minutes.
| Activity | Purpose | Group Size |
|---|---|---|
| Think-Pair-Share | Low-risk participation | 2 |
| Gallery Walk | Share work, get feedback | 4-6 stations |
| Jigsaw | Divide & teach | 4-6 per group |
| Fishbowl | Model discussion | Inner: 4-6 |
| Live Coding | Demonstrate process | Any |
| Code Review | Practice critique | 2-4 |
Cold calling alternatives:
Energy management:
| Situation | Response |
|---|---|
| Off-topic | "Great question—let's parking lot that" |
| Too advanced | "Let's connect after for that deep dive" |
| You don't know | "I don't know, but I'll find out" |
| Dominating questioner | "Let's hear from someone else" |
Types:
Quick feedback form:
1. What was most valuable?
2. What was least valuable?
3. What questions remain?
4. Net Promoter Score (1-10)
5-Minute Talk Structure:
0:00 - 0:30 HOOK
Surprising statement or question
0:30 - 1:00 CONTEXT
Why this matters
1:00 - 3:30 THE ONE THING
Your main point with evidence/example
3:30 - 4:30 IMPLICATIONS
What changes because of this
4:30 - 5:00 CALL TO ACTION
What they should do next
references/activity-library.md - Workshop activities catalogreferences/slide-templates.md - Slide design patternsreferences/facilitation-scripts.md - Opening/closing scriptsnpx claudepluginhub a-organvm/a-i--skills --plugin document-skillsProvides a checklist for code reviews covering functionality, security, performance, maintainability, tests, and quality. Use for pull requests, audits, team standards, and developer training.