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TOT 154-WEEK 154

“ POTENTIAL TRAINER”

Before one thinks of   getting   certified as a  trainer  to give training in mediation, one’s potential to be  trained as a trainer should get  reflected. Many  fail  in the very first stage of getting selected  as  potential trainers.   Notwithstanding one being an excellent  mediator one may not be recognized as  a good trainer. The number of mediations  conducted by a mediator  alone will not entitle  him/her to be a trainer. 

‘ Number ‘  may be a value addition, but can never be the sole determining factor.

 Qualifications  of a trainer are distinct . Strong content knowledge , thoughtful  time management techniques , effective presentation skills are three basic  requisites which should be evident in a trainer.

In order to get recognized as a potential trainer  , one may consider working on these areas:-

1. Flawless-flowing -confident -informative opening statement.
2. Fundamental understanding of the concepts ( as  mentioned in 40 hours’ curriculum) related to mediation.
3. 4-5  basic points on each topic and sub topic.
4. Good  simple short examples/case history .
5. Understanding the essentials of facilitation.
6.  Understanding  the essentials of designing a curriculum for any training program.
7. Deeper understanding of coaching skills.

STEPS:

i)Read the material related to basic concepts related to   mediation multiple times ( at least  more than fifty times), to internalize the same.  

 ii) Rehearse the opening statement multiple times. Record the same and watch it again and again . Send the recording to  friends and seek  their honest  feedback.

iii) Speak on any sub topic  for -5 minutes- record it and watch it again and again and work on corrections.

iv) Take a story- example- case history- speak about it for  three minutes. Conclude it with a message related to mediation .

v) Form a small group of 5-6 . Choose a specific topic.  Keep aside 30 minutes’ time. Give  presentations for five minutes ,  one after the other. Express frank feedback . Help and get helped in correcting the mistakes.

vi) Over a period of time, gradually increase the duration of  presentation  on a given topic from 5 minutes to 10 minutes, 10 to 15 minutes etc..

  “Our potential lies between what is and what could be.”

Kim Butler

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