Agenda

Pinpoint Your Training Needs

• How to spot training needs early — before deficiencies reach crisis level
• How to "sell" your training ideas and create proposals that win the support of management and employees
• Learn about alternatives you can tap when "formal" training isn't possible

Understand the Adult Learning Process

• The most common barriers to learning, and how to avoid them
• Learn the 13 needs of adult learners — and tailor your training for maximum effectiveness
• Learn 6 ways to motivate people and make them want to learn — even "resistors" and "know-it-alls"

Plan and Develop Super-Powerful Programs

• Consultants and independent trainers: find out if they can save you time or money
• How to produce a tight, productive outline that will guide you every step of the way
• Judging how to "pace" the program: Know when to "speed up" and when to "slow down"

Produce Innovative Materials and Presentations

• How to develop better materials and course books that will reinforce learning long after the training program ends
• Use diagrams for 8 room arrangements — you'll learn the best setup for the smallest to largest group
• 4 ways you should use humor — and 3 ways you should not

Encourage Maximum Learning and Participation

• Discover 9 ways to help participants relate material to their own personal experiences
• Dozens of ideas to incorporate "interactive" training methods, including role playing, case studies, games, and panel discussions
• How to develop "team spirit" and camaraderie among participants and heighten their learning experience

Master One-On-One Training

• The new employee: Smart strategies to make training and orientation as quick and easy as possible
• How to utilize your subordinates and other employees for in-house training
• 8 tips for one-on-one instruction that guarantee a productive experience for the trainer and trainee

Evaluate Training Effectiveness

• Was your training effective? Learn step-by-step methods that enable you to measure the results
• How to increase involvement in training programs throughout your organization, from top to bottom
• Training on a budget: Learn about cost-effective ideas for quality training