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“Training the Trainer” Effective Techniques for Dynamic Training

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Session Objectives Assess training needs Identify training objectives Understand the elements of adult learning Develop effective training sessions Foster a culture of continued learning

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Look at current training Analyze accidents and inefficiencies New regulations or policies Other needs Look at current training Analyze accidents and inefficiencies New regulations or policies Other needs Assess Training Needs

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Web of Decision Making Which needs are priorities? Is training necessary? What are the training objectives?

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Set Priorities Fatal or serious hazards Major environmental impacts Recurring accidents or injuries Foundational training areas

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Training: Not Always the Answer! Change in equipment Install engineering controls Change in procedure Change in supervision

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Identify Objectives Understand concepts Perform procedures or job tasks Comply with laws and regulations

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc “At the end of this training session, trainees will be able to …” A Format for Objectives… “The main objectives of our training program are…”

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Four Elements of Adult Learning Reinforcement Transference Retention Motivation

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Motivation Learning must matter!

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Reinforcement Adult learners respond well to reinforcement

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Retention Without retention, learning evaporates

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Transference Let trainees show what they’ve learned

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Exercise What are the four elements of adult learning?

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Questions? Setting objectives Qualities of adult learners

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Treat Adults as Adults Be organized and prepared Set the right tone Make learning relevant Focus on the “why” Encourage participation Listen and assess

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Developing Training Sessions List the objectives Plan the session Gather the materials Deliver the session Evaluate the learning Assess the session Follow up

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Have a hook List your objectives Build understanding Evaluate the learning Organize the Session

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Pacing Break material into “chunks” Give the most important content the most time Too much content is as bad as too little © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0912

Delivery Methods Presentation Video CBT Hands-on

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Invite Participation Questions Demonstration Discussion

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Ask Questions Don’t assume understanding Ask open-ended questions for deeper learning

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Lead the Discussion © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0912

Smooth Sailing Allow for multiple viewpoints Strive toward consensus “Re-view” your objectives Rely on “why” © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0912

Evaluation Quizzes Tests Exercises © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0912

Proficiency Demonstrations Show what you know!

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Assessment Gathering input to improve the session

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Follow-Up Check for relapses Work with supervisors Build on training

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Creating a Learning Culture Policy development and implementation Regulatory changes Career advancement Everyday work Training integrated with: © Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0912

The Trainer Looks for opportunities Takes training seriously Shares the responsibility Gets others involved

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Encourage ripnticotaiap List vibstejoce Build stignunaudder Break material into skuchn Ask stonqiseu Lead the scundsiios Exercise— Unscramble the Words understanding chunks questions discussion participation objectives To make training successful, you should:

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc Questions or Comments? Be sure you understand: How to develop a training session Delivery methods and techniques The importance of evaluation and assessment How to create a learning culture

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc How Did it Go? Are you able to: Assess training needs Identify training objectives Understand the elements of adult learning Develop effective training sessions Foster a culture of continued learning