Tip #374: Why a Training Needs Assessment is Important
This Tip discusses why a training needs assessment is important because it validates the need, focus, scope, and target group. “When solving problems, dig at
May 9, 2011
This Tip discusses why a training needs assessment is important because it validates the need, focus, scope, and target group. “When solving problems, dig at
Three Management Issues that Cause Training to Fail There are three management issues that cause training to fail, including when training is not the solution
This Tip discusses how to facilitate a large group, including how to handle room arrangement, participation and amplification. How to Facilitate a Large Group Large
Many trainers fear that it will be difficult to get the participants back from breaks on time. However, there are many effective ways to increase
This Tip discusses why frequent breaks are important for learning because they rest and oxygenate the brain, etc. It may seem counterintuitive, but participants will
This Tip discusses the fact that audience size should not determine learning activities, just how they are facilitated. “First, have a definite, clear practical ideal;
There are no boring topics, there are only boring training methods. Topics that are highly technical and very dry are typically considered boring. However, the
This Tip discusses how to use participatory activities when time is limited, particularly activities that take only one to ten minutes. How to Use Participatory
This Tip looks at the problem of managing time limitations for lots of content, beginning by discussing why content needs to be limited. “We are
This Tip focuses on how to address valid participant concerns, beginning with it being a mandatory training. ” It is the mark of an educated
This Tip describes how to facilitate learning activities in a way that minimizes the negative impact of cognitive load. “Knowledge is of no value unless
This Tip describes four engaging, physical, and interactive activities to close a training session on a high note. “Celebrate what you want to see more