Trainer Training, Putting You Ahead

Boring - that’s the last word we want to hear in our training evaluations! There can be many reasons why our students feel that way. A common reason for boredom and confusion is providing too much information.

Most trainers enjoy sharing knowledge with their students, and some trainers fall into the trap of getting so excited that they really want to share, share, and share. Let’s face it - our students may not be as excited about the material as we are. Too much detail may drive them to a point of pure frustration!

Avoid These Fatal Training Errors:

• Going into too much detail with unnecessary information
• Sharing information that is off-topic or too difficult to understand

As you prepare for your next training program, verify that you have a clear understanding of the material, your students’ needs and the methods you will be using. Look at the material from their perspective - what they already know, what they need to know, and what would just be a waste of their time to know. The next step is selecting the most effective way to share the information with the group, which we will discuss in future posts regarding trainer training.

Do not let distractions or questions take you off-course and avoid burying your students in detail. Focusing on the necessary information is what will make you an effective trainer!