Preferred setup for
workshop room–Bill O’Hanlon workshops
I had a group that sponsored me in France some time ago who
told me after I did the workshop that when they had
received this list, they thought they were going to get a
very uptight obsessive-compulsive workshop leader. When you
meet me, you will find that I’m anything but
obsessive-compulsive. I do my best, however, to provide a
quality training and to minimize unpleasant surprises for
you, me and the participants. This list is provided in that
spirit.
1 bar stool height chair
6' clearance between where I stand and the first
row of participants’ chairs (I like to wander a
lot in the front of the room). Use risers/podium if there
are more than 100 participants so the people in the back of
the room can see me. I do not use a lectern and will remove
it if one is set up. I rarely stay rooted to one spot when
I teach.
Chairs set up theatre or classroom
style, whichever you prefer.
1 large table in the rear of the room (for
ads, books/brochures/etc.)
LCD projector/screen. For PowerPoint
presentation I will show and as a substitute for TV
monitors for video. This projector needs a screen on which
to project the image.
Wireless lapel microphone. You need to make
certain there is an input (XLR 3 prong)/amplifier/speakers
for it. (Usually those are built into the room.)
I bring my laptop computer to show PowerPoint slides as
well as play music and videos. Its output is a mini-phone
and I bring a short wire that goes from mini-phone to
stereo RCA male jacks. You just need to make certain there
is an input (stereo RCA)/mixer/amplifier/speakers for it
and for the video (and video audio) out from the computer.
(Usually speakers are built into the room.) The mixer needs
to be placed near my computer. Your AV people will know
what this all means.
Special note: I have my own wireless mic and my own
LCD projector. Because they are bulky and expensive and
traveling with them is a hassle and sometimes leads to
their damage, I do not routinely bring them with me. But,
for $25/day, I will bring the wireless mic; for $250/day, I
will bring the LCD projector. If you find this is a bargain
as you check AV prices, let me know and I will plan to
bring them. Please add that to the signed
contract.
