Train the Trainer: Setting a Good Example
I was comparing notes the other day with a colleague about the various 'Train the Trainer' courses we'd both attended over the years, and we both came to the same conclusion: courses that endeavour to teach good training practice to learners are often themselves blatant examples of the opposite!
I've no idea why this should be so, but the evidence was definitely there. Tales of endless weeks of the same activity types. Bland, boring presentations. Uninspiring speakers. Earlier and earlier finishes. Poorly-prepared session plans. Surely these sessions should be shining examples of good practice? I mean, personally I'd be very embarrassed to deliver a session on 'the rules of communication' only to realise I'd broken every single one of the rules I was trying to put across! But, from anecdotal evidence, it seems to be incredibly common.
'Train the trainer' is probably my favourite course to deliver, because it works on two levels. Firstly, it's all about passing on skills that I use right now, every day in my training role. That keeps the subject matter current, vibrant and fresh.
The second is that the process of delivering the subject matter is also an example of the subject itself, and can be scrutinised in the same way. In other words, if I'm giving a presentation on how to deliver presentations, you can learn from my theory and the actually delivery of it at the same time!!
In developing our 'Train the Trainer' course, I've used some examples of bad practice to show just what kind of an impact poor delivery can have. Learners usually have their own experiences to relate aswell, and are keen to avoid the pitfalls! I've also built in the flexibility for delivery over 1, 2 or 3 days, so you get the exact level of theory and hands-on experience that you want. And the course is packed with tips for making your training sessions, presentations and workshops engaging, enjoyable and effective.
After all, the worst sound in the world to hear when you're talking to a group, is the sound of snoring...
...so I'm told! :-)
I've no idea why this should be so, but the evidence was definitely there. Tales of endless weeks of the same activity types. Bland, boring presentations. Uninspiring speakers. Earlier and earlier finishes. Poorly-prepared session plans. Surely these sessions should be shining examples of good practice? I mean, personally I'd be very embarrassed to deliver a session on 'the rules of communication' only to realise I'd broken every single one of the rules I was trying to put across! But, from anecdotal evidence, it seems to be incredibly common.
'Train the trainer' is probably my favourite course to deliver, because it works on two levels. Firstly, it's all about passing on skills that I use right now, every day in my training role. That keeps the subject matter current, vibrant and fresh.
The second is that the process of delivering the subject matter is also an example of the subject itself, and can be scrutinised in the same way. In other words, if I'm giving a presentation on how to deliver presentations, you can learn from my theory and the actually delivery of it at the same time!!
In developing our 'Train the Trainer' course, I've used some examples of bad practice to show just what kind of an impact poor delivery can have. Learners usually have their own experiences to relate aswell, and are keen to avoid the pitfalls! I've also built in the flexibility for delivery over 1, 2 or 3 days, so you get the exact level of theory and hands-on experience that you want. And the course is packed with tips for making your training sessions, presentations and workshops engaging, enjoyable and effective.
After all, the worst sound in the world to hear when you're talking to a group, is the sound of snoring...
...so I'm told! :-)
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