Ways to Encourage Participation
Your behavior throughout the session sends a message that either encourages or discourages participation. Sometimes the messages are pretty straightforward; sometimes they are much more subtle. Those subtle messages, often communicated without our awareness, can have a very powerful effect.
Nonverbal Communication
What you do often speaks more loudly than what you say. Use the power of these nonverbal communication techniques to encourage participation:
Eye contact. Be attentive to the group by making eye contact with all participants.
Head nodding. Nod your head to show understanding and encourage the participant to continue with his or her comments or questions.
Posture. Avoid defensive postures, such as folded ...
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