>From my previous experience in these types of situations, we would need to
do the following:
1) Appoint at least two people to speak on our behalf. That way if
$person1 doesn't show up $person2 can take over with the same material and
not miss a beat.
2) DO YOUR RESEARCH. Make it clear. You need to establish:
a) Why are we all here?
b) Define the problem in depth.
c) Show why the problem is a problem - future expenses and
ramifications.
d) Suggest a resolution
e) Show examples of how this resolution has worked in other
similar areas
f) Show hardcare dollar savings over at least a 5-year period.
3) Handouts are nice - people (especially in government) are used to
getting lots of handouts with pretty charts, graphs, etc. Things need to
be in 'executive summary' format. Just the facts.
4) Speak in a clear, enthusiastic voice. Keep eye contact. SMILE. You're
there to assist red-cross-ish style, not greasy-used-carsalesman style.
5) Offer follow-up time, provide contact information, and have fun.
Are there any law students or attorneys on this list? Motivational
speakers? :-)
> On Wednesday 03 July 2002 08:52, you wrote:
> > Totally agreed. That's the biggest thing that is going to make this
> > movement a failure: not knowing who is to speak for the group and what they
> > will speak about.
> >
> > What are we going to do about this? Appoint a spokesperson? Create of
> > list of points?
> >
> > Kimi
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