EVALUATION OF A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Providing evaluative feedback to a motivational speaker is crucial to both the speaker and the person (s) hiring the speaker. "Evaluation can be defined as the process of identifying, obtaining and providing information, opinions and expressions of value to be used in making decisions." (Duncan, J ; Jahnke, J. 1981). Most people desire the opportunity to provide input into any given situation that directly affects them. In the case of motivational speaking situations this is particularly true for the people/organization who hired the speaker as well as the people who formed the audience for the speaker. For both of these parties there has been investments of time and money. And people who invest their time and money want their opinions and reactions to be heard. They also want the opportunity to influence future courses of action. For example, they may have had a very positive experience with the speaker and they would invite the opportunity to let the speaker know that and perhaps the opportunity to recommend the speaker to other organizations. By the same token, people and organizations who have a negative experience with a speaker would welcome the opportunity to let the speaker know what about the speaker's presentation e.g. content and/or delivery or fit with the occasion, was not received well and how it may have been done differently.
In this article, we will provide three samples of evaluations which could be used or could be modified for use by organizations hiring a speaker, by the audience, and by the speaker.
SAMPLE #1
EVALUATION FORM FOR THE HIRING ORGANIZATION
NAME OF ORGANIZATION______________________________
DATE OF PRESENTATION______________________________
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PERSON (S) RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING/HIRING THE SPEAKER
Using the five point scale below, please circle the number that best represents your rating of the speaker on the following items:
1. Pre-speaking communication and planning
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
2. Content of the speakers presentation
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
3. The delivery style of the presenter
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
4. The fit between the speaker and the audience
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
5. Meeting the intended outcomes (expectations) of the speaking engagement
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
Please take a moment to answer the following questions:
1. What did you like best about the presentation?
2. Was there anything you did not like?
3. Is there anything you would like to see added?
4. May I use your name as someone who used my services and was pleased?
_________yes or __________no
5. Do you know of anyone or any organization that might benefit from or be interested in my services / information?
Person or organization______________________________
Contact information (e-mail / phone)____________________
6. Would you be willing to share with me a summary of the in-house evaluation from the audience? Please check one:
__ No evaluation was conducted
__ The results of the audience evaluation will be used in-house only
__ A summary of the results will be shared with the speaker
SAMPLE#2
EVALUATION FORM TO BE USED BY AUDIENCE MEMBERS
NAME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION______________________________
DATE OF THE PRESENTATION_______________________________
Using the five point scale below, please circle the number that best represents your rating of the speaker on the following items:
1. Content of the speakers presentation
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
2. The delivery style of the presenter
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
3. The fit between the speaker and the audience
1 not satisfied
2 somewhat satisfied
3 satisfied
4 very satisfied
5 extremely satisfied
Comments:
4. Did you find the presentation to be useful to you
1 not useful at all
2 somewhat useful
3 useful
4 very useful
5 extremely useful
Comments:
5. Would you like to hear other presentations by this speaker
Please check one:
___________yes or __________no
Thank you for taking the time to fill this evaluation out. Your feedback in important.
SAMPLE #3
SELF-EVALUATION AND EXAMINATION
TO BE COMPLETED BY SPEAKER
1. How did I feel after the presentation?
2. What kind of audience verbal/nonverbal reaction did I observe?
3. Was I satisfied with the substance of my presentation? Were my examples relevant? Did my stories fit or were they forced? Did the information flow logically? Was the presentation tight? What would I change?
4. Was I satisfied with the delivery? Did I have the timing down? Did I speak loudly enough? Did I use appropriate gestures? Did I engage the audience? What would I change?
5. Was I comfortable with the room arrangements? Would I change them in the future? Was I comfortable with what I wore? Was my clothing appropriate to the occasion?
6. Do I feel that my fees and associated costs were set right? Would I change that?
7. Did I enjoy myself? Was all the prep work worth it? Would I do it again?
Jackie Pelletier built a successful career as a teacher, coach, recreation director, principal and interim superintendent. As a respected expert in the field of education, thousands of students and adults were inspired and challenged by her. She was honored as the State of Maine Physical Education Teacher of the Year, named to the Governors Council and recognized Statewide for her contributions in adaptive education and women's sports. Jackie is currently the Wine Training Coordinator at the the most visited winery in the country at Biltmore Estate as well as an expert motivational speaker.
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