Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you’ll want to be prepared for the training that you do. This workshop will give all types of trainer’s tools to help them create and deliver engaging, compelling workshops that will encourage trainees to come back for more.

Outline:

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Understanding Training and Facilitation

• What is Training?
• What is Facilitation?
• Identifying Appropriate Situations

Module Three: Gathering Materials

• Identifying Participants’ Needs
• Reviewing the Materials
• Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Module Four: Creating a Lesson Plan

• Planning for the Basics
• Adding Slack Time
• Creating a Plan B

Module Five: Choosing Activities

• Types of Activities
• Preparing for Emergencies
• What to Do When Activities Go Wrong

Module Six: Preparing for the Workshop

• Creating a Materials List
• Gathering Participant Information
• Setting Up the Physical Location

Module Seven: Getting Off on the Right Foot

• Greeting Participants
• Being Prepared
• Using Icebreakers and Energizers

Module Eight: Delivery Tips and Tricks

• Using Visual Aids
• Creating Supporting Materials
• Break!

Module Nine: Keeping it Interactive

• Encouraging Discussion
• Using Group Work
• The Power of Sticky Notes

Module Ten: Dealing With Difficult Participants

• The Ground Rules
• Challenges and Solutions
• Handling Interruptions

Module Eleven: Tackling Tough Topics

• Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
• Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
• Dealing With Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

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