| Start | Format | Activity |
| 0845 | Frontal | Introduction, the method, a first look at the case |
| 0900 | Discussion | Filler - survey - building group dynamics |
| 0910 | Frontal | Graham explains the benefits of the method to be used why we need to
represent the text in another form
Phase 1 - Nouns and Adjectives We will take turns reading the text. After each paragraph, we will corect pronunciation, explain the vocabulary, analyse any difficult grammatical constructions, and explain any special grammar points. Listeners will underline nouns (and in some cases pronouns or verbs) Graham will place nouns using stickies on a flipchart (mm1) Graham explains the phase: Nouns and Adjectives Allan will use nouns and adjectives to build a mind map on an foil (mm2) |
| 1000 | Groups | Building the mind-map
Graham and Allan will each take a group and build up mm2. |
| Output of this phase is the mind map mm2.
The best of the groups will be copied and used for the next steps. Allan will draw up a good version and make copies. |
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| 1015 | coffee | |
| 1030 | Frontal
(filler) |
Technical vocabulary
Handout of a vocabulary test With demonstration of diskette and internet (using PC) |
| 1045 | Frontal | Phase 2 - relationships and changes
Graham explains the method using part of the mind-map. We place the known relationships (links) in the mind-map and information about the links (their characteristics). We will then continue to include new information: possibly more actors, grouping of actors, more links and more characteristics of all the actors and links. Then we identify points where a choice can be made (action points) and how we could change the characteristics or actors or links |
| 1100 | Groups | Graham and Allan will each take a group.
Starting with the mind-map mm2 each group will extend it as described above. |
| Output of this phase is the mind map mm3. Each group will be use their mind map for the next step. | ||
| 1130 | Frontal
(filler) |
Demonstration of MindMan (using PC)
Information about related techniques (using Internet) |
| 1145 | Frontal | Phase 3 - Verbs and Adverbs
Graham will explain the aims and the format of the result. During this phase we propose a solution of the problem. It will be in an active form ("do this", for instance using imperative verms) with information about characteristics (who, what, where, when, why and how) |
| 1200 | Groups | Graham and Allan will each take a group. In a brainstorming discussion, Graham or Allan will make notes which will be the basis of a memo. |
| Output of this phase is a memo which presents a strategy to solve the problem. | ||
| 1230 | Frontal | Conclusion and Evaluation
If there is time, each group will present their solution, and a vote will be taken for the best. Graham (or attendees) will explain the benefits of this method and how to use it in other situations. An evaluation form will be filled out and the handouts distributed. |
| 1245 | End |
| Handout before the seminar | Programme
List of Handouts a diskette with acronyms, links and a mind-mapping program Vocabulary test Mind-map rules Brainstorming rules Memo form |
| Handout at the end of the seminar | The Tritt Method (3 pages)
Business Cases solved by the Tritt Method (from the Book) The "Trouble at the Mill" case in full detail with extended work (10 pages) The "Culture Clash" case in full detail, with lists and mind-maps The "Dawn Delusions" case: text, vocabulary and grammar Another vocabulary test A page about the diskette Evaluation form |
| Contents of the Diskette | MindMan
Acronyms dictionaries Babel dictionary Pages with links to relevant WWW pages |
| Available upon request | The Tritt Method 22.-
Programme of Seminars at the English Gallery in Berne |
| The English Gallery
Miaca Regina Stucki Schwarzenburgstr. 10 3007 Bern miaca.stucki@csi.com |
Graham Tritt Postfach 339 CH-3032 Hinterkappelen graham_tritt@hotmail.com |
Allan Longmead Riedweg 31 CH-3705 Faulensee allan_longmead@hotmail.com |
RES-Mindman Software
Pauline Wildi Strandweg 46 CH-3004 Bern res@mindman.com |