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Table 2 Factors incorporated into workshop design in order to maximize knowledge transfer.

From: The Alberta Ambassador Program: delivering Health Technology Assessment results to rural practitioners

â–ª Conduct workshops close to the participants' place of work

â–ª Challenge participants to actively engage the material and problem solve by using simulations, stories, or case studies.

â–ª Allow participants to affect the direction of the workshop.

â–ª Keep the workshops as short as possible

â–ª Keep group size small

â–ª Encourage a multi-disciplinary mix of participants

â–ª Minimize the didactic component of the workshop

â–ª Make all printed materials as concise as possible.

â–ª Include a powerful, positive closing message.

â–ª Provide immediate written feedback.

â–ª Offer continuing education credits for participation.

â–ª Offer refreshments.

â–ª Connect with participants afterwards to reinforce learning.