Staff development programs can’t be successful without strong trainers. This is why it’s so important to invest in trainer development! Here are a few key components of effective trainer development:
Understanding effective delivery
A trainer’s instructional delivery can make or break a training session. Therefore, trainers must learn how to deliver new information for the effective transfer of knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
In today’s workforce trainers must know how to deliver information in a traditional learning environment (in-person session) and in a virtual setting. In a virtual setting trainers must navigate technological barriers and leverage cutting-edge features to optimize learning.
Trainers must understand that learners all have unique needs, motivations, and life experiences that shape their learning styles. For effective instructional delivery, trainers must proceed with these in mind to ensure learners gain the most they can from the training program.
Facilitating productive group discussions
Learners have so much to learn from their peers! That’s why group discussions and activities are crucial in training and development. Trainers must know how to facilitate productive group discussions to improve comprehension and skill application.
Often, hearing something said differently can help with understanding new concepts. Therefore, trainers should ask thought-provoking questions that encourage discussion and allow learners to see new perspectives.
Engaging learners for improved information retention
Engaged learners are high-performing employees! Learners are more likely to retain new information when they are engaged in their training. Therefore, trainers must know how and when to engage learners to ensure the best training outcomes.
To encourage learners to take charge of their own learning and participate in training, trainers should incorporate games, simulations, polls, and quizzes. These activities allow learners to see real-world applications and put their new skills to the test.
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