TOT -155 – WEEK 155
“Unsuccessful in the first round”.
Many want to be recognized as trainers . However at the very first instance , only some get recognized as potential trainers. All those who get selected as potential trainers, may not get certified as trainers. Notwithstanding undergoing several intensive trainings in between, many fail to reach the final list of trainers.
Together with strong internalized content knowledge (i) Ability to communicate (ii) Competence as a trainer and (iii) Inculcated skills have to be evident in a trainer .
Some areas of concern
Not working on the following areas
A) Not asking “ W “ questions at the preparatory stage.
i) WHAT is to be communicated – Quality and quantity analysis
ii) WHY is it to be communicated – Reason behind choice of subtopics/exercises/story/case history
iii) WHEN is it to be communicated – Timing – Whether at the beginning or in the middle or at the end of the session., etc
iv) WHERE is it to be communicated – Understanding the audience – need assessment-
B) AVOIDING LOOSE ENDS
i) over confidence (ii) Taking things for granted (iii) Under estimating the capabilities of the trainees
iv) Attitude indicating “Who will know if I commit mistake?” (v) Casual approach – attitude indicating “My preparation is enough” .
C) MIS CONCEPTION
(i) Training is all about talking about what you know. (ii) I know what to talk (iii) I have the ability to talk
“If you don’t know what you want to achieve in your presentation your audience never will.”
Harvey Diamond- Coauthor of ‘Fit for life’ .
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