This page outlines the duties of the Table Topics Evaluator.

Summary of the Table Topics Evaluator role:

• Evaluates the Table Topics speakers.
• Evaluates the Table Topics chair.

Before the Table Topics session

• Download the Table Topics Evaluation template from the Meeting resources section. This will help with your evaluation.

During the Table Topics session

• Use the Table Topics Evaluation Form to record:
  • the speaker’s name.
  • the speech topic.
  • one or two comments about the speech.
• Also comment on the session as a whole.
• Summarise your notes in the commendation/recommendation/commendation format.
• Things to consider:
  • Did speaker speak for the whole two minutes?
  • Did the speaker use vocal variety or movement in their speech?
  • Did the speaker use many filler words?
  • Did the speaker answer the question or stick to the topic?
• Prepare your notes about the Table Topics chair in the same format as the speeches.

After the Table Topics session

• Check your evaluation is arranged into the commendation/recommendation/commendation format.
• Check your evaluation also has an introduction, body and conclusion.
• Deliver your evaluation. Time restraints mean the evaluation will be brief. Aim for 30 – 45 seconds per speaker.
• Keep your evaluation in the third person. That way everyone benefits from your feedback.