SaToSS Research meeting
Seminar Rules
Purpose
The purpose of the seminar rules is to- minimize the chance that the attendees feel that they have wasted their time,
- maximize the chance that the attendees feel they have learned something,
- ensure that the seminar attendees will have lunch on time.
Conversion
The rules are stated with respect to the usual seminar time slot which is Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30. They are to be adapted to other time slots in what the seminar organizer thinks is the obvious manner.Timeliness
The seminar speaker should plan for a 50 minute presentation, aiming to finish before 11:30. The speaker's presentation will end no later than 11:45, regardless of the amount of time lost due to a late start, malfunctioning hardware, interruptions through discussions and questions, etc.Questions may be asked and answered until 11:55.
Interruption
The audience may ask questions at any time. A latecomer should refrain from asking questions in the first ten minutes of his or her attendance.Fairness
Audience members may be asked by audience members to reduce the length and number of their comments, explanations, and questions. They may also be asked to remain silent.The speaker is not a member of the audience.