Introduction
Effective training is not so much the skill to impart knowledge as the skill to harness in others the flexibility and motivation to learn. Effective trainers contribute to organisations tens of thousands of pounds – more – by growing and nurturing for you, a workforce of teams and individuals each with the right skills, knowledge, confidence and interpersonal flexibility to achieve optimum capacity.
This programme is for trainers and those for whom training others is a large part of their responsibility.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
Define and describe exactly the role and function of the trainer as a facilitator of learning
Define the learning needs of teams and individuals in terms of the business needs of the organisation
Construct clear, meaningful and achievable learning objectives
Prepare the structure and content of training sessions for both large and small groups
Use a range of training styles flexibly, to match the learning preferences of their participants
Deliver a training “input”
Enhance learning by implementing a range of training exercises, games and group activities
Manage discussion groups
Control timing
Motivate learners
Deal with challenging learners and difficult situations
Programme Content
The Lecturing Cycle; the case for continuous learning; the trainer’s role; facilitating learning; personal reference systems;
Learning preferences; flexibility in training style; optimal use of participants’ preferred learning approach. Motivation and learning;
Preparing to train; learning objectives; structuring training; visual support; planning schedules, activity and practice time;
Delivering inputs; presentation structure and style; gaining and maintaining attention and interest; stimulating and controlling participation;
Activities and exercises; introduction to the types and range available; running activities;
Group discussion; setting it up; encouraging contributions; closing down; when and how to intervene; “problem” participants;
Challenging situations. Common problems for trainers and how to cope
