Vignette

(Influence Directly)

The Premise, Problem/Solution, Pay Off format as taught by Bill Gove.  Using it a speaker offers a personal point of view, not as an absolute to be adopted without thinking, but for thoughtful consideration.

Instruction

(Inform Directly)

The basic teaching model [Learning Goal, Moving from Known to Unknown, Assess] As each audience brings a wide ranging knowledge to the room, instruction seems better as a clarification of understanding.

Story

(Influence Indirectly)

My preference is the Hero Journey model [The Call, The Adventure, Hero's Return] popularized by Joseph Campbell.  It is representative of many life challenges. It often the the key to a signature story.  

Activity

(Inform Indirectly

Learn by doing [Set a Goal, Group Work, Report and Discuss Findings] may have started with the first tool makers.  While it seems easy, facilitation is a challenge, and too seldom developed by speakers.