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Conference:
A group usually composed of two to fifty persons representing several organizations, departments, or
points of view within an organization, meet together exhibit a common interest and present two or more sides
of their problems. They gather information and discuss mutual problems with a reasonable solution as the desirable
end. The various phases of the problem may be presented by co-operative or hostile groups.
The term conference means, to bring together, To most of us a conference means a meeting for the
purpose of information giving, a decision making, problem solving, exchange of information, fact finding,
problem identification, planning, or inspiration. A conference can be described as a pooling of experiences
and opinions among a group of people who have special qualifications in the area, or among people who
are capable of analyzing a problem from information provided by competent leaders.
It generally carries a descriptive adjective which designates the type of conference eg. Supervisors
conference health Educators conference etc. It may be a working conference usually of technical nature or
educational conference designating a theme to promote some idea.
The size of conference determines the techniques. The usual discussion techniques as round-table,
panel etc. are followed. It emphasizes on feedback from discussion groups and individual participants
back home. The chairman opens the session and sometimes key notes are resorted.
Advantages:
- Good method by which two or more persons of varying views meet and discuss problems for
mutual consideration.
- It accentuates democracy in action.
Limitations:
- One side may dominate the meeting.
- It is difficult to evaluate what has been accomplished in the conference and what will be done as a follow-up.
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