We have a dynamic and stimulating set of seminars set to be delivered at the York Conference in April 2018. They will focus on two themes – Opportunity and Improvement. The subject matter ranges from traditional to innovative and the delivery styles will range from open discussion to polished performance. These learning events are too good […]
You Got Game?
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” This quote from George Bernard Shaw is one of my all time favourites. On the ASC website you can now access 10 public speaking games and activities designed to explore the oratorical process. They cover a range of topics, are […]
Meeting Flow
Two flowchart tools have been added to the website (Members area in the menu under Resources and then Governance) – “Motions and Amendments” and “Procedural Motions“. These tools are meant to be simple, user friendly maps for understanding how motions proceed through a formal meeting. They don’t have the detailed explanations found in Citrine and they don’t […]
The Model Night
Adherence to procedures was loose, fulfillment of roles was mixed and in-jokes were rampant. This is the position Edinburgh Speakers Club found itself in recently so we decided to run a “Model Night” to try and improve the situation. The idea was that for one night the entire club would try to live the principles […]
National Conversation on Evaluation
Our association is not defined by its structures, materials or even by its clubs. We are defined by our people and the conversations we have with one another. This is how we learn and develop as speakers and it’s the primary way that we market ourselves as a learning organisation. This year we are all […]
Website Education Section
The new website is up and running and the education section has several new features: Learning Pathway – An overview of the learning and progression opportunities available to all members of the ASC. National Training Team – The members of this team are available to all clubs in the ASC for training in any aspect of public speaking […]
VCM Approval and Recognition
Our certificates have been recognised and approved by the Victoria College of Music, London which is an international awarding body in music, drama and communication. This is not an accreditation process and our awards remain ours but now with added recognition and approval. An articulation pathway has been agreed so anyone wishing to take VCM exams […]
Gatwick 2017 Seminars
The ASC Education Team is delighted to announce an exciting line up of seminars at the Gatwick Conference. Each of the seminars will last up to 1 hour depending on group involvement levels and will be delivered by a partnership of two facilitators providing added creative value through multiple perspectives on the topic. Gain and […]
New ASC Certificates
The certificates of achievement awarded by the ASC recognise and reward the effort and talent of our members in demonstrating their public speaking skills and developing as communicators. To live up to this responsibility our certificates must look professional and be part of an integrated journey of progression and learning. Our certificates have recently undergone […]
