4 steps to deal with talkative people in workshops - elegant and effective!

Опубликовано: 18 Май 2026
на канале: Workshopmoderation. Einfach.
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How do you, as a facilitator, deal with a talkative participant in your workshop? What's the best way to interrupt them without losing their attention?

In this video, I'll show you how, as a facilitator, you can rein in detail-obsessed chatterboxes in four simple steps, both to "tame" them and to allow them to contribute constructively to the workshop.


How do you, as a moderator, deal with a talkative participant in your workshop? 0:00 - Introduction and expert opinion
0:33 - Step 1: Stop signal
0:52 - Step 2: Show appreciation
1:33 - Step 3: Take the lead
2:08 - Step 4: Attentiveness to the other participants
2:59 - Further recommendations

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