….TOT 160-Planning

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TOT 160

WEEK 160- PLANNING

Planning , in the context of Mediation training program will include  the following elements:-

1)Identifying  What needs to be done.

2) How much time is required?

3) What efforts should be put in?

1) Identifying  What needs to be done?

Trainer has to identify what needs to be done..

Ex.I have to tell a story.

I have to give a simulation exercise.

I have to introduce humor ..

I have to use the ice breakers.

I have to ask them discuss in small groups.

I have to ask them to frame some circular questions on a given background set of facts..etc

2) How much time is required?

  For each of the identified  tasks,  trainer  has to estimate the time  required.

While estimating time leverage has to be reserved  ,  which  can go between 1/5^th to 1/10^th of the estimated time.   This must be added while calculating the total time  required.

3) What efforts should be put in?

Ex: 1)  Should I search for a different story ?

      2) Should I read more material regarding the concept?

3) How can I give better, quicker examples?

4) How can I make the role play involve three or four concepts ?

5) Should I prepare different set of  materials  for the session?

6) Should I  work on the  slides  more? Etc

“Plans are nothing; planning is everything.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower-  American Military Officer and Former President of United States

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