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TOT 163

WEEK 163

Avoiding repetition

Many trainers loose their time and credibility  as a professional trainer due to repetition. They keep on revolving around the same sub topic- same words- same sentences -same examples etc  Trainees get a feeling that session is  not moving forward. They feel  as though the  trainer is spinning  around. Taking a reference to what has already been said is acceptable .  At times it may be necessary to do so. But repetitions may  not be acceptable.   

Repetition is a trap.

Once a person gets into it, it becomes very difficult to come out of it.

Ideal situation would be to avoid getting into it.

Trainer  gets into the trap of repetition in some of the following situations:-

1. Not knowing how to move forward
2. Lack of preparation to the required level.
3. Over confidence.
4. Unknown fear of loosing.
5. Getting struck while  trying to make the trainees recollect what is already dealt with
6. Unable to remember new /additional points.
7. Anxiety.
8. Trying to be on the floor till the session time gets over.
9. Not keeping personal track on what is being delivered.
10. Not focusing  on what was delivered by earlier  speakers. 

Steps to avoid repetition:

1. Spend  quality time on preparation.
2. Mindfulness- be in the present
3. Take meticulous note of what is being delivered/done  by other trainer/s.
4. Keep   pointers- bullet points.
5. Keep cards indicating the subtopics  to be covered. Spread it on the table
6. Prepare a “small blocks’ sheet” with sub topics to be covered

Example:

Conflict- what is –	Sources of conflict	Difference between dispute and conflict	Steps to manage conflict Ex-
Techniques to resolve conflict Ex;	What happens if conflict is not resolved Case history	Should mediator address  the conflict  in all cases	Revisit-conclusion

Where there is clarity  repetition has no place.

SLAMW

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