tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221315680667461277.post194637302067946412..comments2012-02-15T20:34:51.836+08:00Comments on Lembaga Pengurus Sekolah Tamil: Board of Governors for Tamil SchoolsLembaga Pengurus Sekolah Tamilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00887956647646905797noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8221315680667461277.post-64943601316215860892012-02-15T20:34:51.836+08:002012-02-15T20:34:51.836+08:00My name is Gobalan Senthivel.
I was fortunate to ...My name is Gobalan Senthivel. <br />I was fortunate to attend your forum with Letchumanan Alagan on "Tamil Schools and Board of Governors" on Feb 12th. <br />We represented MIETA and PERIM.<br />The forum was a very good eye opener for all the 13 Tamil Schools and Tamil School lovers who were present.<br />It has a lot of meat. The main speakers for the evening did a fantastic job in the content delivery and nailing the message to the heart of the attentive crowd without fail. Dr Muniandy and Mr Thiagarajan were well prepared and did a fantastic job with a lot of passion in them during the delivery. It was very unfortunate that the 15 Tamil Schools missed the session. <br />Given the benefit of doubt, I humbly request the organizers to run a repeat of the forum to benefit those who missed and new people to join in. Even though the time spent was too long (3.5 hours), but I reckon it was well spent and worth every minute.<br /><br />Having said the above, I also would like to share my observations of the forum in the form of highlights and lowlights to the organizers. <br />Pse consider my feedback as positive for continuous improvements.<br /><br />Highlights :<br />1. The speakers were well prepared. They were SMEs (Subject matter experts). Presentation materials were supported by facts and data.<br />2. Participant hand outs were given. It helps for good reading at own leisure time.<br />3. The crowd was well disciplined. Good crowd control by speakers and organizers.<br />4. The tea break was adequate with good spread of bites.<br /><br />Lowlights :<br />1. Punctuality was totally out. Forum suppose to start at 3.30 pm but was delayed until 4.05 pm. The myth "Indian time" was well safeguarded. (Suggestion: If the key people are delayed, pse communicate to the floor or as a buffer play some short video clips to kill time).<br />2. The Q&A was pushed to the end. This actually killed the interest of the crowd and whole forum. The enthusiasm among the crowd was missing due to questions not allowed in between. Questions asked were held back. Anxiety from the floor was high but poorly addressed by speakers. Speakers must not rush to finish their session.<br />3. The closing was abrupt. Suddenly the forum came to an end. It caught every one by surprise. Time management was bad.<br /><br />Overall, the forum was very informative and educational.<br />I like to thank Hindraf and its organizing committee for a community service and job "well done".<br />I wish similar forums are held in Kedah and all other states in Peninsular Malaysia.<br /><br />Best Regards<br /><br />Gobalan Senthivel (MBA/Diploma in Training and Development),<br />HRM/Training Consultant and Facilitator<br />MP: 0125918587<br />e-mail: Gobalan_21@yahoo.comGobAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334322054097242noreply@blogger.com