…. TOT 211- INTROSPECTION

….WEEK 211

INTROSPECTION

(Note: The objective of this weekly blog is to strengthen training skills in  trainers  engaged in mediation training. For previous articles please visit  totim.law.blog )

4 situations may  be expected in any presentation:

1. Both the trainer and the trainees  are unaware of what is going on.
2. Both the trainer and trainee   are aware of what is going on  and are  engaged.
3. One of the two know where the presentation is heading.
4. Both are waiting for the session to get over. 

1.Both the trainer and the trainees  are unaware of what is going on.

This situation arises :-

a) Where the presnetation  lacks   (i)  content (ii)  clarity (iii) Brievity (iv) Continuity

b) Lack of preparation :-Where the  trainer has not prepared well  for the  given  presentation.

c)  Lower level of confidence  and ego  :Trainer is tense, anxious, but does not want to give up.

In  all or any one or more of the above three situations, both the trainer and trainees will be physically present in the training room, but both will have no cue as to what is going on. They are disconnected.  By the end of the session, both will know for sure that  the objective of the session is completely lost.

2. Both the trainer and trainee  are aware of what is going on , and are  engaged  .

This situation is  evident :

a) Where the presnetation   has  required   (i)  Content (ii)  Clarity (iii) Brievity (iv) Continuity

b)  Preparation :-Where the  trainer has  prepared well  for the  given  presentation.

c)   True Confidence    :Trainer is  in control of situation. Trainer is not tense or  anxious, but  is completely focused .

In   any  presentation which has all the above three elements both the trainer and trainees will be physically and mentally   present in the training room,. They are connected with each other .   Both  will have a clear understanding  of what is going on. By the end of the session, both will know for sure that  the objective of the session is  reasonably if not completely fulfilled. Both remain completely engaged in the session.

3.One of the two know where the presentation is heading

 Following are some   points leading to above situation:

1. Lack of presentation skills :- At times the trainer may be giving the best of the contents, but the way of delivery  may make the content  un  understandable.
2. Unaware of the background of the trainees:  (a)  Trainer may not  know the background of the trainees, (b) their probable  level of of understanding  and comprehension.

In either or both of the above circusmatnces trainer  may be aware of what he/she is doing, but the trainees  get lost . They  will  be trying very hard to connect the dots.

4. Both are waiting for the session to get over. 

In situations explained in (1) and (3 ) both the trainer and trainees will be repeatedly  looking at the clock. Both will be eagerly waiting for the  session to  end. Body language of the trainer and trainees clearly indicate   that “ all is not well.”

How to be in zone 2?

1. Trainer should not  over estimate his/her capacity and assume that he/she will never be in  any one of the zones 1, 3 and 4.
2. Trainer has to cross check  well before presentation, whether he/she would be seen in one  or more of the   three zones- i.e. 1, 3 and 4.
3. At the end of each session trainer has to  request the co trainers to give their frank opinion  as to the zone in which  the trainer was while delivering the  presentation.
4. Trainer has to take the  feed back as constructive criticism  and work on oneself.

“At times you need a special mirror to see yourself completely. Try to look at your reflection in the face of the person facing you.”

SLAMW

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