Workshop is a period of discussion and practical work on a particular topic, in which participants with the help of facilitators share their individual knowledge, expertise, and experience with the whole group, and then each group is required to give a presentation. What are the advantages of attending workshops?
There are several advantages of attending workshops.
The first advantage is knowledge improvement. While doing workshops, participants share ideas with others member in their group; they also learn from other groups’ presentations. The participant’s come from different countries, ministries, departments, and other workplaces. Participants have different ideas, knowledge, experiences and backgrounds. After the workshops, they will apply the skills and knowledge they have learned to their current jobs.
The second advantage is networking. During the workshops, all the participants meet and talk in order to get to know each other; attending workshops is good opportunity to network. Through networking, one can have chance for job advancement and business expansion as well.
The third advantage is brainstorming. In the periods of workshops, each group is required to identify problems and possible solutions for the given topics.
The final advantage involves possible solutions to a specific problem. All the participants discuss the topics on the problems, questions, ideas, and solutions. This time, they identify problems, raise questions, share ideas, and give possible solutions, and finally they can reach an agreement with the best solutions.
In conclusion, workshops help participants to gain new knowledge, establish networking, generate ideas, and identify problems and solutions. Therefore, if we have opportunities, we should participate in workshops to broaden our horizons as well as business. We Should not miss the golden opportunities.
