Below is a copy of the Evaluation educational session I took last night.
Some good tips came from the discussion that followed too, thanks everybody that chimed in.
What are your tips for a good evaluation? Feel free to leave a comment below.
Five Points for Evaluating – from Toastmasters International
Show your interest
- be encouraging
Consider speaker’s objectives
- before
- in evaluation
Personalise your review
- What I saw
- What I heard
- What I felt
Evaluate the speech, not the person
- in your language (do Third person)
- in your content (their speaking, not their values or beliefs)
Evaluate to Motivate
- honest, sincere praise
- positive reinforcement
- ‘Do more of’ & ‘Add to’
Nick’s thoughts on evaluating
· Explain the “How”. Use this structure: ‘Noticed that the speaker…’ –> ‘The effect that had was…’ –> ‘Consider doing this…’
· Avoid whitewash & gushing
· Be clear, be bold – not Tiny/Wee/Maybe
· How – be specific, give examples
· Watch for generalities – e.g ‘The speaker drew them in.’ Ok, but How was it achieved?
· If you can, model it
Others’ thoughts?
