Session Flow
GLOSS Model
Effective session openings
5 phasesSession Flow
When to Use This Framework
When your sessions feel disjointed or participants lose focus
Your meetings or sessions need better pacing, clearer transitions, or more engaging sequences to keep participants engaged.
The 5 Steps
Follow this sequence to apply GLOSS Model
1
Get Attention
2
Link to Previous
3
Outcome
4
Structure
5
Stimulation
What You'll Achieve
Creates natural rhythm and momentum that keeps energy high throughout.
Your opening connects to prior knowledge and sets clear expectations.
Practical Tips
How to get the most out of this framework
- 1Vary the pace between high and low energy activities
- 2Use clear transitions between sections
- 3Build complexity gradually throughout
- 4End with actionable takeaways
Related Frameworks
Other Session Flow frameworks you might find useful
4MAT SystemSequences content for all 4 learner types
Gagné's Nine Events of InstructionGagné's Nine Events of Instruction is a systematic approach to designing and delivering instruction. It outlines nine key events that, when followed, can optimize learning outcomes by addressing different cognitive processes involved in learning.
Karin de Galan's Didactic Model (The Slide and the Stairs)A results-oriented instructional framework that bridges the gap between learner motivation and practical application. It utilizes a 'Slide' to address psychological readiness and a 'Stairs' sequence to incrementally build competence through scaffolded practice.