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— Education and people development

Lecture and workshop activities

We will prepare a professional lecture or facilitated workshop according to the topic, audience, and organizational situation. We will translate complex relationships into understandable language, practical examples, and collaborative work so that participants not only gain new knowledge, but also useful ideas for further decision-making and practice.

Účastníci facilitovaného workshopu pracujú pri stole s poznámkami a spoločnou mapou témy
— Situation and context

A good event connects the professional topic with the reality of the people in the room

A lecture or workshop can be part of a conference, corporate meeting, educational program, strategy day, or public event. However, the topic itself does not determine the value of the format. It also depends on who is sitting in the audience, what they already know about the topic, what problem they are solving, and what they are expected to be able to name, decide, or do after the event.

The lecture brings a common professional framework, explains the connections and opens a new perspective. The workshop adds active work of the participants: questions, exercises, discussion, joint naming of reality and creation of a specific output. Therefore, we prepare both forms according to the goal, context and appropriate level of audience involvement, not just as a general presentation of the same set of slides.

Goal

What should be clearer, shared, decided, or ready for the next step after the event?.

Audience

What roles, experiences, expectations, and level of professional language are encountered in the room.

Context

As a topic, it is related to strategy, people, processes, culture, or a specific change in the organization.

Dramaturgy

How explanation, example, question, discussion, exercise and space for reflection alternate.

Facilitation

How to create conditions in which participants can safely speak, listen to each other, and work with different perspectives.

Putting it into practice

What will participants take away as an idea, decision-making framework, agreement, working material or a specific step?.

— For whom and when

The service is suitable where time together can bring understanding or change.

The format can range from a short professional introduction to a full-day workshop. The scope will be adjusted to the size of the group, the sensitivity of the topic, the desired outcome, and whether it is a one-off event or part of a longer program.

Companies and management teams

They need to open up a strategic, organizational or human topic clearly and in a broader context.

HR, L&D and people teams

They prepare internal training, a development day or program for specific roles and groups of employees.

Teams before change or decision

They need a common language, a better understanding of the situation, and space to formulate next steps.

Conferences and professional events

They are looking for a lecture that combines analytical depth, human context, and practical examples.

Educational institutions and communities

They want to present a professional topic in a way appropriate to the experience and needs of the participants.

Organizations solving a specific problem

They need the workshop to not just end with a discussion, but to produce a usable record, agreement, or proposed course of action.

— The value of collaboration

From information transfer to shared understanding and practical application

The value of an event is not just the amount of knowledge presented. What matters is whether participants understand the relevance of the topic to their role, can relate it to their own experience, and can name what should come next.

01

Common professional framework

Participants will gain understandable concepts and contexts that they can rely on in further discussion.

02

Better understanding of your own situation

The topic connects to specific roles, processes, decisions, and experience of the organization.

03

More active involvement of people

The workshop creates a space for participants to not only be recipients of content, but to work with it in their own context.

04

Better joint discussion

Clear structure and facilitation help to hear different perspectives without unnecessary chaos or personal pressure.

05

More specific next steps

The output may identify priorities, open issues, agreements or areas that need further elaboration.

06

Longer content usability

Materials, records, and work outputs can support subsequent internal learning or decision-making.

— Possible professional outputs

Outputs according to the purpose of the lecture or workshop

The specific set of outputs is agreed upon prior to implementation. A lecture typically provides prepared professional content and background material for the audience; a workshop may also produce a joint work product.

Concept and dramaturgy of the event

Goal, main line, structure, timing, method of connection and continuity of individual parts.

Lecture presentation

Clearly presented professional content, visual support, examples and questions tailored to the audience.

Facilitated workshop scenario

Work process, exercises, discussion questions, instructions, time blocks and rules for safe collaboration.

Working materials for participants

Worksheets, checklists, decision questions, brief frameworks or materials for further use.

Recording of joint outputs

Agreements, priorities, topic maps, step suggestions, open questions or synthesis of group work.

Final recommendation

A brief description of what was revealed during the event and what further professional or organizational step might make sense.

— How the cooperation works

First, let's clarify what the event is supposed to enable participants to do.

The process may end with a proposal, continue with a pilot, or include support for the entire first cycle. Each subsequent phase will be agreed upon based on the objective, readiness, and available capacities.

1. Introductory interview within 30 minutes

We will obtain basic information about the organization's needs free of charge. It does not produce a professional output or program proposal.

2. Understanding the audience and context

We will clarify the roles of the participants, their experience, expectations, sensitive areas, and the connection of the topic to the reality of the organization.

3. Design of format and dramaturgy

We will determine the ratio of lecture, discussion and active work, timing, key questions and the desired outcome.

4. Professional and content training

We will cover the topic, examples, presentation, exercises, working materials, and organizational instructions.

5. Delivering a lecture or workshop

We provide expert input and, as agreed, facilitate discussion, group work, and the creation of output.

6. Closure and follow-up

We will summarize the essential findings, submit the agreed materials, and suggest a follow-up as necessary.

— What exactly does the service consist of?

Six modules that make up a specific format

Specific modules are selected depending on whether the organization is preparing its first pilot, modifying an existing program, or needs support during implementation.

1. Defining the goal and audience

It anchors the event in a specific need instead of a general theme without a clear purpose.

Contains: specification of the goal, participant profile, client expectations, desired output, sensitive topics and organizational constraints.

2. Topic training

Transforms a broad or complex area into accurate, truthful, and understandable content appropriate to the audience.

Contains: study of the background, selection of key contexts, examples from practice, line of argument, questions and checking the adequacy of statements.

3. Dramaturgy and visual support

It creates a rhythm that helps maintain attention and gradually lead participants from orientation to understanding.

Contains: outline, timing, presentation, visual diagrams, transitions between blocks, space for questions and variations according to available time.

4. Professional lecture

It provides a common framework, an explanation of context, and suggestions that help participants see the topic more clearly.

Contains: live performance, practical examples, audience questions, an appropriate level of interaction, and agreed-upon handouts after the event.

5. Facilitated workshop

It engages participants in working with their own situation and helps transform knowledge into a shared name or proposal.

Contains: exercises, individual and group work, moderated discussion, gathering views, prioritization and synthesis of outputs.

6. Processing the output and continuing

It preserves the value of the event even after it ends and helps determine what should happen next.

Contains: summary, work record, recommended steps, editing materials, evaluating feedback, or suggesting a follow-up format.

— What affects the price

Price is based on preparation, format, audience, and desired output.

0 €

Introductory interview

no more than 30 minutes
without professional output

from €290

Minimum paid range

a limited coaching block or the initial stage of an agreed process

We will confirm the specific price only after specifying the goal, scope, outputs and implementation conditions. Work beyond the agreed framework is carried out only after prior approval.

  • chosen format — lecture, interactive input, workshop or a combination,
  • duration of the event and number of separate blocks,

  • the size, composition and professional diversity of the audience,

  • the degree of adaptation of the topic to a specific organization or event,

  • the scope of the study of internal documents and preparatory interviews,
  • the need to create new examples, case studies, exercises or working materials,

  • the sensitivity of the topic and the difficulty of facilitating different points of view,

  • number of groups, parallel workbenches or repetitions of the same format,

  • online, face-to-face or hybrid delivery method and technical requirements,

  • the scope of final processing of outputs, evaluation and follow-up support.
— Regular monthly support

Continuity during a longer personal or professional change

Monthly support makes sense when the topic evolves over time and the client needs to maintain context, regularly evaluate the experience, and adjust next steps. The framework is always agreed upon in advance and does not create unlimited availability.

Regular consultation rhythm

Meetings at agreed intervals help keep attention on the topic without unnecessary pressure.

Decision mirror

In new situations, it is easier to distinguish what is a continuation of the chosen direction and what is a return to the old pattern.

Agreed asynchronous review

To a certain extent, a question, experience, or basis for further reflection can be captured between meetings.

Interim summary

The development of the topic, decisions, and open questions remain understandable even during a longer process.

— Growing specialist library

Content support for independent work on the topic

The Pepax library is being built gradually as a professional knowledge base. A subscription can augment independent study, but it does not replace personal coaching or individual recommendations for a specific situation.

L2 - Deep practical layer

For someone who wants to work on the topic of personal development between meetings or independently.

- in-depth texts about values, decision-making, boundaries and career transitions,
- practical methodological sheets and reflection questions,
- case scenarios and work instructions,
- materials for independent study and ongoing evaluation.

Why it may be worth it: It helps you stay in touch with the topic at your own pace and be more prepared to make further decisions.

L3 - Professional Layer

For professionals who work repeatedly with the topics of development, decision-making or coaching conversations.

- methodologies and decision-making frameworks,
- coaching objective and employment contract templates,
- checklists for interim and final evaluation,
- work issues, ethical boundaries and safe work frameworks.

Why it may be worth it: It reduces the need to build a working structure from scratch each time and promotes consistent professional practice.

Neither L2 nor L3 include individual consultations, review of a specific document, personal recommendations, workshops, coaching, mentoring, or work on a specific assignment.

— Clear boundaries

A clear goal and reasonable expectations protect the value of time together

Boundaries help distinguish a professional educational format from the promise that one event will automatically resolve a complex organizational or personal issue.

It is not a hidden assessment tool

Mentoring is intended to support development. The content of interviews should not be used as an undisclosed basis for performance, personnel, or disciplinary decisions.

Does not guarantee compatibility or results

The methodology can increase the quality of selection and support, but it cannot guarantee that every pair will work or that every participant will achieve the same progress.

Confidentiality will be agreed in advance.

The program needs to clearly separate the couple's confidential content from appropriate operational information, anonymized feedback, and management evaluation.

Responsibility remains with the organization

Management and HR make decisions about personnel issues and resolve work, legal or health situations. Mentoring is not a substitute for management, therapy or professional healthcare.

— Professional background

Lecture and workshop combine expertise, communication and group dynamics

Pepax prepares educational formats so that a complex topic remains professionally honest and at the same time understandable to people with different experiences. An analytical perspective helps to select essential connections, communication experience translates them into clear language, and facilitation creates a space in which knowledge can meet the reality of the participants.

Education and teaching

they help create a clear path from orientation through understanding to practical application,

Facilitation and group dynamics

support safe discussion, the inclusion of different perspectives and the creation of a common output,

Business and process analysis

they connect the topic with roles, decisions, processes and the real functioning of the organization,

Communication, marketing and PR

they help to grasp the value, audience, line of argument and understandable presentation,

Coaching and mentoring perspective

they bring quality questions, reflection, feedback and respect for the decision-making responsibility of the participants.

Príprava odborného workshopu s osnovou, vizuálnymi schémami a pracovnými materiálmi
— Related routes

Proceed according to which part of the development you need to strengthen

Coaching and mentoring

Overview of services based on individual or corporate development through relationships.

Corporate mentoring

Experienced leadership and active transfer of know-how to the company.

Strategic consulting

A partner for top management decision-making when expert input is also needed.

Consultation

An initial interview will help verify whether coaching, mentoring, or another form of collaboration is appropriate for your situation.

Price list

Explanation of pricing tiers for one-time services, monthly support, and library access.

Company expertise

The way Pepax connects human understanding, structure, communication and practical decision-making.

— Frequently asked questions

What is good to know before designing a program

You purchase agreed-upon training and implementation: for example, a tailor-made lecture, interactive input, facilitated workshop, working materials or processing of joint outputs. The exact scope will be determined by the goal and audience.

A lecture creates a common professional framework and explains the topic. A workshop engages participants in working with their own situation and leads to an agreement, proposal, priorities or other specific outcome. Formats can be combined appropriately.

Yes. Customization can include terminology, examples, internal context, participant roles, questions, and work exercises. The level of customization is a major factor in pricing.

The initial interview lasts no more than 30 minutes, is free of charge and does not result in any professional output. The price from €290 indicates a minimum paid professional block, such as a diagnostic consultation or review of the intention; not a complete program.

The format can take the form of a shorter expert input, a workshop lasting several hours, or a full-day program. The appropriate duration depends on the objective, group size, level of interaction, and desired outcome.

Depending on the agreement, this may take the form of a presentation, worksheets, a brief summary, a record of agreements, a topic map, recommended steps or adapted materials for internal use. The exact scope will be specified in the offer.

Monthly support is suitable for a regular series of formats and ongoing professional development. L2 and L3 provide incremental learning materials for independent study; they do not involve preparing or leading a specific event for a client.

Start with the topic you need to see better.

The initial interview lasts a maximum of 30 minutes…