The Exceptional Trainer

The Exceptional Trainer

Duration: 2 Days

Introduction

With so many exciting innovations in the training and development profession, this programme presents an opportunity to be at the forefront of new developments from training needs analysis through to evaluation and transfer of learning. We will introduce you to best practice and provide you with a thorough insight of the training cycle – we will show you how to create added value at every stage of the process. An additional benefit is that we will take a look at your individual training style and consider how you can adapt that style in a range of situations to maximise impact.

Course Aim

The aim of this exciting workshop is:

To develop your ability to adapt your style to suit the situation and work with a range of different situations and people
Successfully meet people's needs and expectations through effective identification of need and recommend appropriate solutions to meet a range of learning styles.
Make learning and development effective, exciting and creative.
Identify and implement pre- & post training transfer of learning strategies
Most of all, to build confidence, the confidence to know that whatever is thrown at you, you will be able to make it work.


Course objectives

As a result of attending this course you will:

Identify methods & materials to create significantly more effective retention of knowledge / information
Design training solutions that help the brain to remember
Create a much more rewarding experience for both the trainer and learners
Considerably reduced course preparation time and hence cost
Develop self-awareness about your influence as a trainer in a group situation
Learn how to influence difficult people to ensure positive gains for all
Guarantee learning transfer

Method & Approach

The course is highly interactive with a structured approach and a lively pace. Sound educational principles and practical activities are carefully blended with discussion and reflection to provide a stimulating and motivating experience for all participants.

Course Content - Day One

The purpose and principles of training and development needs analysis and the process of translating the results into a specification
Selecting appropriate methods of collecting and gathering information from individuals and across the organisation
Use of appropriate techniques of interviewing and analysis to identify the learning requirements and needs of individuals
Identifying skills and knowledge requirements.
Creating a development plan.
Differentiate between a range of learning opportunities and methods and match them appropriately to individuals training and development needs
Research ways in which people learn – Learning theories and your learning style
Promoting learning transfer.
Creating brain friendly learning resources & design training and development sessions to promote to whole brain learning
Appeal to Memory, Understanding & Doing (MUD)
Creating a scene of success its ok to fail in this classroom!
Connecting content-to-content and content to learners.
Identifying barriers to learning and motivating learners
Pre- post course plans to transfer the learning into the workplace – developing a learning contract

Day Two

Develop techniques to create rapport with learners
Successfully manage group dynamics
Managing behaviour that is not focused on learning
Interpret non verbal messages
Employ non verbal techniques
Using competition constructively
Providing Developmental feedback
Identifying states, prisoners, passengers, protestors and participants! Managing and changing states
Effective evaluation – what is missing from the Kirkpatrick method of evaluation and how to fill the gap

Spectrum Training Services specialise in providing flexible learning and development solutions.

Established in 1998 Spectrain is dedicated to creating flexible competency based learning and development solutions to enable organisations to maximise their potential

Our blended learning programmes offer a high impact, cost effective method of addressing major corporate initiatives. We know that different challenges require distinct solutions, and the key to a successful and flexible solution is in selecting the most effective combination of media and delivery methods to create the greatest business impact at the lowest possible cost.

Spectrain are Certified Learning Practitioners, Fellows of The British Institute For learning & Development and Recognised BY The ILM as Providers of Training