Ovation is the annual conference of District 82P of Toastmasters International. Ovations 2007 was held in New Delhi this year at the India Habitat Centre on 18,19 and 20 May.
What a great Ovation we had. At the outset “Wow!”
The entire event was a seamlessly organized learning experience right from the inaugural with two nationally acclaimed speakers to the speech competitions. (of course Shiv Kera could have given us a few tips on public speaking or even leadership instead of boring us to death about AIDS and Smoking. I am sure he had valid reasons for structuring his presentation in the way he did.)
Here are a few things I loved
(a) As a man who lives to eat, let me tell you the food was great!
(b) The party on Saturday Night was a smash hit. This is what TM is all about.
(c) Putting the agenda in the Name badge pouch is a stroke of genius.
(d) Putting the photos on display and allowing us to choose and buy copies was also a good idea.
(e) All the educational sessions were top class. The faculty were knowledgeable and down- to – earth. As in all TM events the educational sessions were punctual to the minute.
(f) The competitions were professional and flawless.
(Congrats to the Team that did it.)
(g) The special meeting of the District Council on Division Governor Election was an eye-opener to me. I could see democracy at work. Still may be we need to be more careful about advance notices and giving opportunity to vote in future.
What could have been done better?
(a) The buses to and fro venue / YMCA were unpredictable. I wish they had been clearly announced during the session so every one would know and plan accordingly.
(b) The email ID and other contact details of delegates could have been circulated. That way we could all stay in touch. We should, of course take their permission.(This can be consolidated on the second day and circulated on the third)
On the whole I carried back great memories and look forward to Ovation 2008!
What a great Ovation we had. At the outset “Wow!”
The entire event was a seamlessly organized learning experience right from the inaugural with two nationally acclaimed speakers to the speech competitions. (of course Shiv Kera could have given us a few tips on public speaking or even leadership instead of boring us to death about AIDS and Smoking. I am sure he had valid reasons for structuring his presentation in the way he did.)
Here are a few things I loved
(a) As a man who lives to eat, let me tell you the food was great!
(b) The party on Saturday Night was a smash hit. This is what TM is all about.
(c) Putting the agenda in the Name badge pouch is a stroke of genius.
(d) Putting the photos on display and allowing us to choose and buy copies was also a good idea.
(e) All the educational sessions were top class. The faculty were knowledgeable and down- to – earth. As in all TM events the educational sessions were punctual to the minute.
(f) The competitions were professional and flawless.
(Congrats to the Team that did it.)
(g) The special meeting of the District Council on Division Governor Election was an eye-opener to me. I could see democracy at work. Still may be we need to be more careful about advance notices and giving opportunity to vote in future.
What could have been done better?
(a) The buses to and fro venue / YMCA were unpredictable. I wish they had been clearly announced during the session so every one would know and plan accordingly.
(b) The email ID and other contact details of delegates could have been circulated. That way we could all stay in touch. We should, of course take their permission.(This can be consolidated on the second day and circulated on the third)
On the whole I carried back great memories and look forward to Ovation 2008!
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