In chapter 11, Harris and Sherblom talk about four different
types of formats for group presentations: a forum, panel, colloquium, and a
symposium. A forum is a public discussion in which “a full audience
participates, examining a topic or problem after a short presentation by a
group”. Forums provide those in discussions a format to go by for speaking and
listening while being amongst a large amount of members. Panels are when a group
of “four or eight experts” discuss problems or decision makings in front of an
audience. A colloquium has three to six experts “usually chosen for their
divergent views” discussing a problem in front of an audience with a mediator
there to facilitate them. Then lastly is a symposium; this “provides a format
for a series of two to six brief speeches made on different aspects of a
complex and difficult problem”. I think if I was to choose one of these formats
over the other it would have to be a forum.
The reason
being is because I feel this is one the most effective ways to gain the most
out of a discussion, and it is a way to get everyone involved. With adding the
element of the audience being able to ask questions and participate in the discussion,
I think it makes what is being presented more memorable for all those involved.
Also, I think it’s a sure way to make sure what is being presented is actually
making sense and sticking with audience members.
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