Videos

Using videos to elicit a point can be very powerful, especially when working with young people.  Below are some of my recent favourites.

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Effective communication can be defined as: the similarity between the idea transmitted and the idea received.  This famous Two Ronnies clip is a funny one of generating discussion around this point and begin exploring effective communication skills in greater detail.

The Peace One Day film is very inspirational and a great way to show young people what can be achieved with a great idea, passion and motivation.  Ideal in campaigning workshops and for generating a lively discussion on enterprise and project managment.

A short film I made in a North London Primary school looking at pupil voice and staff/pupil communication

Great for opening a discussion about perspectives and points of view, as well as assumptions versus fact

Another good video for highlighting the value of understanding different perspectives, as well as the importance for clear communication

Britain's Got Talent 2008 winner George Samson.  Great to lead into a discussion with young people on the power of self-belief and determination. (Have to try to ignore Simon Cowell's self-congratulatory attitude though)

A great little video showing the ease and power of using new media in youth participation.  This video is also a useful way to brighten up a discussion about the issues faced by young people today.

Busting the Mehrabian Myth - 93% of communication is done through facial expressions, body language and tone of voice, leaving only 7% for words. That can't be right, can it???