Practical Training to Small Groups

(including Coaching Skills)

 - 1 Day

WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR :

Those who are currently responsible for coaching others and feel they would benefit from some hints and tips to ensure maximum retention, or those who may be asked to transfer skills to others from time to time.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to enable them to transfer their knowledge to staff more effectively on a one to one or small group basis.   The course should provide extra confidence when dealing with small groups and enable delegates to identify training needs and to draw up training plans for individuals within their teams which can be supported through input from themselves or other specialists.  The day will focus on the practical skills required to train small groups and individuals effectively.

CONTENT

How people learn.  Identifying different learning needs/styles and how to use them to best advantage	Developing training plans to suit individual needs and agreeing objectives.
Gaining and retaining interest	Maximising upon concentration spans and how to get the best from training time.
Modes and methods of training and their suitability to small groups and one to ones.	The obstacles of practical training and how to overcome them.
How to deliver training effectively planning your approach avoiding jargon explaining difficult concepts in simple terms getting your points across clearly drawing attention to key points delivery options and styles	Supporting Notes how to ensure your key points are received and understood.
Do’s and Don’ts of effective demonstrations.	Gaining feedback and checking understanding
Encouragement and motivation.	Giving constructive feedback and reviewing/evaluating training.

METHOD OF DELIVERY

Delegates should bring with them any materials/manuals which they are currently using to deliver training as examples.

The day will be made as interactive and practical as possible. Most input sessions to demonstrate techniques will be followed by a practical session. 

Delegates will be encouraged to bring with them any materials/teaching aids which they have already prepared to evaluate their effectiveness and to ascertain where improvements could be made.

The day will culminate in a practical presentation of a training session in which all delegates will take part.