​Debriefing exercises is part of the way to aid learning transfer and enable the learner or group to form their own thoughts and ideas.
Some things to think about:

• How much time do you have for the debrief?
• How many groups or people in the room?
• What style of debrief do you gravitate to and could you do something different?

​Your prep is done, the agenda is scoped, the invites sent and the location booked.  You are all ready for your workshop, meeting or learning session.  Or are you?
What kit are you taking with you?  What is the client providing?  What is the location giving you?
This is what I carry in my kit bag.

1. Visuals – How are you planning to communicate ideas, thoughts or problems?
   The classic is to use PowerPoint however the messages on PowerPoint come and go quickly, nothing is permanent. 
   I pre-draw posters on flipchart paper and carry them in an architects tube.
2. Flipchart paper and/or magic white board – In general I will ask the location to provide flipchart paper and stand.  You get one or two stands included in the package.  Sadly more venues are charging for additional flipcharts. 
   One location in London asked for £28 +VAT for additional flipchart paper and stand!
   Many of my peers use magic white boards.  I will admit I haven’t got to grips with it so don’t use it.  Think you need to decide for yourself.
3. Marker pens – to draw your visuals you need decent pens.  I use the following pens:
   Big Ones – Neuland, refillable, re-nibable, chunky, funky colours, smooth gliding drawing action.
   Mr Sketch pens – chiselled nibs and smell.  Though the smell can get a bit sickly so don’t stick them up your nose!!!
   Sharpies – who doesn’t love a sharpie?
   White board markers if using magic white board paper.
4. Music – I love using music to create atmosphere in a learning environment.  There are some guidelines to consider.   Upbeat music with words is great to use at the start, during the breaks and end of the day.  When groups are doing an activity, thinking or talking classical music with a beat per minute lower than 156 is ideal.  Water Music from composers like Handel works or Ludovic Einaudi.
   You can create playlists that have a theme related to your event using Spotify or Itunes.
5. Speakers – I carry my speakers to all workshops.  I don’t rely on the hotel or location its just not worth it.  My favourite speakers are the BOSE Soundlink Bluetooth speaker III.
6. Electrics – a jack lead or male to male plug means if the Bluetooth connection doesn’t work you still have the ability to play music. Chargers for phone, ipod, computer.  Extension cord and multiple plug points.  Adapters if working abroad.  You will always need at least 2. HDMI adapter for PCs/Macs that don’t have this facility.
7. Clicker – ok I know that’s not its name.  Have your own slide controller, that has a battery that works.  And NO red laser beam pointers – passé, all about you and control.
8. Tape & tac – you never know when this will be needed.  I use gaffa tape to stick computer leads, extension leads to the floor so there is no trip hazard. White tape is ideal in locations with delicate wallpaper or paint.  Blu or white tac are a must have.
9. Post-it notes – big and small post-its are ideal for so many things.  Also different shapes like thought clouds, love hearts, speech bubbles, arrows.

What’s in your kit bag?
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