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Monthly Archives: August 2022
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- August 23, 2022
Effective training skills are vital to get your message across, and an essential trainer skill we pick up on our PTT Train the Trainer course is signposting.
When delivering training or presentations, signposting is a powerful tool that can help engage your audience and keep them focused on the topic.
By clearly indicating what you will be covering and how it fits into the overall picture, you can help your audience to follow your train of thought and stay on track.
Additionally, signposting can also be used to highlight key points or emphasise important information.
We can also use it to reinforce when an objective is complete and we are moving on to the next.
Using signposts throughout your training session ensures that your audience takes away the most important messages.
When used effectively, signposting is an invaluable tool for enhancing the delivery of training and presentations.
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- August 09, 2022
When delivering training on our train the trainer and management courses, it is essential to be aware of and able to regulate your own emotions and those of others in the group.
I know personally that there are, at times, when your own emotions can run riot! If we are not careful, they can take control.
This emotional intelligence (EQ) can make the difference between a productive and enjoyable learning experience and one that is tense and stressful.
EQ skills are important for maintaining a positive attitude, managing stress levels, and keeping the group focused.
Additionally, being attuned to the emotions of others allows you to create a safe and welcoming environment where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Unfortunately, EQ can be overlooked in many Train the Trainer courses as it is seen as psychobabble!
In my opinion, EQ is an essential component of effective training delivery. Those who are able to manage their emotions and create a supportive environment are