how to run workshops in cities where pace of life is very high (Moscow, Tokyo, NYC, London)

[Ray]

Advice/suggestion request (please feel free to forward to other lists and summarise their response)

Hi all,

I am running workshops in Moscow with people used to working hard and fast, and used to high-speed lectures, lots of input, lots of theory, few practical/experiential exercises for the first 80% of a workshop, and simultaneous translation (which does speed things up but which I don't have).

I am noticing myself judging the request for a higher pace of delivery, and missing the time/space for connection.

How do others cope with this/adapt their usual style? (I live in a very slow English village!)

I'd be very grateful for any concrete practical suggestions, self-empathy suggestions and strategic suggestions.

My next workshops are 2-3 days on leadership and empathy.

Ray

NB Your reply may be seen by my co-trainers (Dorota Godby and Mark Walsh) and my organiser.

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