Train the trainer

Inspirational Techniques For Practical Training

Who Should Attend And Why

This three day event is intended for those who are new to designing, delivering and evaluating training events. It also provides an excellent development forum for those with more hands on delivery experience who wish to further develop their abilities.

The workshop includes an assessment for each delegate of the specific competencies required by effective trainers. The formulation of a personal action plan will help guide their future performance.

Practice sessions will be video recorded and the tape/disc will be given to the delegate to take away and evaluate.

By The End Of The Workshop Participants Will Be Able To:

Accurately assess training needs

Set SMART training objectives and prepare an appropriate learning event

Understand how to evaluate effectively

Use diverse techniques to appeal to the differing needs of the audience

Control, influence and motivate their audience to achieve buy-in

Use the most effective techniques to help delegates learn quickly and efficiently

Practice delivery and receive feedback on their performance

Understand the importance of action plans and how to set post course objectives with participants

Deal more confidently with difficult situations that may arise whilst training

Recognise their own strengths and weaknesses in regard to delivering effective events and set objectives for personal development

Workshop Overview

The Training Cycle
Analysing and defining training needs, writing objectives, preparation, delivery and five stage evaluation

The Aims of Training
Principles of learning, training and re-training
What are you training – knowledge, skill or influencing attitude and understanding
What are the overall aims of the training?
Conditions required for learning
Laws of learning

Designing A Training Programme
Training methods and their effectiveness
Blended learning
Developing a learning strategy
Training needs analysis – overview
The five stage evaluation model

Designing a Workshop/Session
Types and uses for objectives
Formulating the workshop and the participants' objectives
Producing accurate course and 'lesson' plans,
Selecting ice-breakers, and other warm up techniques
Evaluating, selecting and co-ordinating training aids

Training Techniques
Utilising non-verbal behaviour
Effective use of verbal and vocal communication
Building confidence, gaining feedback

How People Learn Best
Learning styles and the need for different techniques
Two ways of 'knowing' and two ways of 'transforming/understanding'
Seating arrangements and the psychological environment
Techniques for keeping the delegates engaged and involved

Trainer Skills
Differences between tutors, trainers and facilitators
Active listening techniques
How to influence and control your audience
Body language and the 'sub-conscious' messages
Handling difficult people and situations
Competence assessment and feedback

Workshop Evaluation and Measurement
Quality assessment and self analysis
Evaluating the effectiveness of the training

Personal Action Plan
Each delegate writes their own action plan to enable them to transfer their skills to the workplace and focus on aspects of their training ability