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Training Tips

  1. Begin with the end in mind. Know the needs of the trainees and match their needs with the “take away” design of your workshop.
  2. In the beginning of the workshop establish "WHY" attendees are taking the workshop and list their expectations.
  3. Present your outline of the workshop as well as any ground rules, i.e., whether questions can be asked during presentation or afterwards.
  4. Be organized. Attendees concentrating on learning new material are easily distracted by lack of organization. Manuals should be easy to follow. Slides presented should be in the manual.
  5. Be interactive. Interactivity can be as simple as asking a question or as complex as having breakout problem-solving sessions.
  6. Where possible, alternate complex and simple material.
  7. Visual aids should be vivid and simple. Words should be readable from the back of the room. Limit each slide to about 6 lines.
  8. Encourage balanced participation. Draw out “shy” or “reticent” attendees by asking non-threatening questions or by asking them to participate in simple tasks.
  9. Review materials periodically during a workshop and give an overall review at the end asking attendees if you met their expectations.
  10. The trainer is the key to training. Indeed the trainer “is the message.” It’s not enough to know the subject. You need to know how to get it across.
  11. Join a group dedicated to improving speaking skills, such as Toastmasters, International.