PREPARING FOR THE TRAINING SESSION

Purple Almond Consulting

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 SESSION OBJECTIVES
 To discuss some important preparatory steps for training sessions
 To share some thoughts about some non verbals
 To share some thoughts on training activities
• Think about a specific activity
you enjoyed when you were
young?
• How can that activity be useful to
you now as a trainer?
 ACTIVITY

Your organization has been appointed to train the Board of National Bank of Ghana on their fiduciary
duties and liabilities:

Group 1 – Before the training, name 3 things a trainer must do and why? Rank them in order of
importance
Group 2 – At the start of the training, name 3 things a trainer must do and why? Rank them in order of
importance
Group 3 – Describe best practices when it comes to co-facilitating either in pairs or groups.
Group 4 – Describe best practices in dealing with a difficult participant
SOME NON VERBALS

• Dress comfortably and as formally as possible but understand the culture

• Do not overdress so as to attract attention to yourself
• Avoid revealing clothes
• Colour?
• Remain professional at all times.
TIPS FOR SOCIAL EVENTS

• You are the organization’s face/brand

• Moderation
• Bar Conversations about the training? Participants?
• Remember what role you play.
• Drink as little as you can
• Make your exit as soon as possible
EXAMPLE OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES

 Scenarios  Interactive lecturettes

 Compare and Contrast  Force Field analysis

Other ideas?
 Role play  Agree or Disagree

 Case studies  Short videos

 Brainstorming  Problems and solutions

 Voting  Interviews

 Ranking  Reading short documents

EVALUATE AND APPLY

 What skills did you use or see used during this session.

 What are the three main ideas that you are taking away from this
session?

 As a result of today’s discussions what changes will you make to

improve your performance as a Trainer?
Thank you.