Seating Arrangements
Dorothee Spuhler, Naomi Radke (seecon international
GmbH)
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Types of Seating Arrangements
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1. Introduction
What are Seating Arrangements?
• defines how the participants interact with each other and with you!
• encompasses comfort, access and safety for the attendees
• extends a presenter's influence in the room, broadcast intention and
eliminate distractions
Types:
• Theatre Style
• Classroom Style
• Conference
• U-shaped
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2. Types of Seating Arrangements
Theatre Style
• Used for very large
audiences where the
speaker is the main focus
• Does not encourage notetaking since there are no
tables provided for this
seating arrangement
• Participants sit side by
side in long rows
• Can be difficult for
access and safety
Source: http://www.theconferencebureau.com/venues.htm
[Accessed: 28.04.2010]
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2. Types of Seating Arrangements
Classroom Style - Straight
• Used for middle-sized
groups
• Same as theatre style but
with tables
• Encourages note-taking
• Can be difficult in access
Source: http://www.theconferencebureau.com/venues.htm
[Accessed: 28.04.2010]
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2. Types of Seating Arrangements
Classroom Style - Round
• Used for middle-sized
groups
• Same as theatre style but
with tables
• Encourages note-taking
• Can be difficult in access
Source: http://www.theconferencebureau.com/venues.htm
[Accessed: 28.04.2010]
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2. Types of Seating Arrangements
Cluster Type
• Great for small group
discussions.
•
Allows the instructor to
easily walk around to the
groups and help them
with the exercises.
• Easy access
• Confortable
• Notes can be taken
• A lot of space is required
Source: http://www.theconferencebureau.com/venues.htm
[Accessed: 28.04.2010]
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2. Types of Seating Arrangements
Conference Style
• Great for small group
discussions.
• Participants can hear and
see easily.
• Unity is created by
sharing the table and
encourages conversation
• Extremely long tables can
give a feeling of isolation
and discourage
participation.
Source: http://www.theconferencebureau.com/venues.htm
[Accessed: 28.04.2010]
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2. Types of Seating Arrangements
U-shaped
• Easy to see and hear
everyone in the group.
• Notes can be taken
• Openness gives trainees a
sense of freedom and
encourages participation.
• Best set up to view audio
visual presentations.
• Works well with roleplaying and other
physical activities.
• Requires more space than
other configuration
• Only for smaller groups
Seating Arrangements
Source: http://www.theconferencebureau.com/venues.htm
[Accessed: 28.04.2010]
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