Train The Trainer

What makes a training course successful? What is the secret to conducting an effective and memorable training course? What makes a great trainer? Why some training courses are useful, motivating and educational while others are boring and forgettable? This book provides you with a comprehensive set of guidelines on all aspects of training. The methodologies, scenarios and exercises presented in this book will ensure that you, as a trainer, are equipped with all the tools and skills needed to deliver a great training course. At Skills Converged, we specialise in supporting the training community with our state-of-the-art training materials. Over the years we have delivered numerous courses and have received extensive feedback from trainers who have used our products all over the world. We know what makes a training course successful and what makes one fail. In this book, we share our most treasured findings and experiences with you. We want to help you become the best trainer you can be and in turn, train as many people as possible around the world. Research shows that one of the fastest ways to learn is through examples. This book contains a large number of examples, case studies, and important research in the field of adult education for you to employ. Whether you are teaching soft skills, management, IT, technical courses or arts and crafts, you can benefit from this book as the lessons are applicable to teach any topic. This Second Edition has been extensively expanded with several chapters and now includes the entirety of our highly praised Train the Trainer Self-Study Course. In this book you will learn: - How to get the most from your training courses - How to avoid barriers to learning - How to take advantage of principles of Accelerated Learning - How to conduct a Training Needs Analysis - How to present confidentlyHow to avoid bad training delivery practices - How to plan your course - How to arrange the training environment optimally - How to keep the delegates constantly engaged - How to respond when you are being challenged - How to avoid poor statements that can hinder learning - How to take advantage of the power of story-telling - How to run training exercises to get the most from them

Here at last is the ultimate authority on training new trainers from the consummate training professional, Elaine Biech, and ASTD. Configured in a usable format, ASTD's Ultimate Train the Trainer is a "must have" for every training manager's bookshelf. Included for the training manager is a complete train-the-trainer program that can be delivered tomorrow, as well as topic-based sessions to improve subject specific skills such as writing learning objectives, dealing with difficult participants, training styles and ADDIE. This complete manual guides training managers in conducting train-the trainer programs and supports new trainers, too, by providing insight and development into the practice of training. Bonus material includes learning activities, handouts, PowerPoint slides, plus a chapter that gives you more hints and direction to support successful training practitioners. A supplemental CD-Rom comes with the manual, giving you all the content in one place. Note: CD-ROM is not available for this title.

'When it comes to training for climbing, you are your own experiment.' Beastmaking by Ned Feehally is a book about training for climbing. It is designed to provide normal people – like you and me – with the tools we need to get the most out of our climbing. It is written by one of the world's top climbers and a co-founder of Beastmaker. It features sections on finger strength, fingerboarding, board training, mobility and core, and includes suggested exercises and workouts. There are insights from some of the world's top climbers, including Alex Honnold, Shauna Coxsey, Adam Ondra, Alex Puccio and Tomoa Narasaki. Free from jargon, it is intended to provide enough information for us to work out what we need to train, and to help us to train it.

Are you making the most of your training? In "The Little Black Book of Training Wisdom", Dr Dan Cleather challenges us to expect more from our training and demonstrates that dominant athletic prowess is built by working smarter not harder. He outlines the most common mistakes that people make in training and offers practical advice on how they can be avoided. "Dan cuts through the intellectual rubbish bin that has dominated our field for the last few decades and gives us clarity and insight." - Dan John, author of "Easy Strength" and "Never Let Go".

A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!

From Sharon L. Bowman, the author of the best-selling Ten-Minute Trainer, comes the dynamic new book, Training from the BACK of the Room! This innovative resource introduces 65 training strategies that are guaranteed to deliver outstanding training results no matter what the topic, group, or learning environment. Now, trainers can replace the traditional "Trainers talk; learners listen" paradigm with a radical new model for designing and delivering instruction: "When learners talk and teach, they learn."

T3 - Train the Trainer - 10 Things Every Successful Trainer Should Know covers common-sense approaches to learning and development for aspiring and already established Training Specialists. This book also gives leaders responsible for Training and Development in their organizations a framework and foundation to measure their trainers' skillset. This easy to read guide reviews 10 major areas of training facilitation that every successful trainer must know. In addition, T3 provides practical answers to questions that many facilitators have and struggle with. Why the Book? During a Lessons Learned discovery session with his new training team, Training Manager Tavis Banks decided to survey the group about things they might have trouble with while facilitating their training classes. The survey elicited questions like: -What should I do with late or difficult participants? -How do I handle situations when the equipment has technical issues?-What do I do if I don't know the answer to the question I'm being asked? -What if the people in the class know more than I do about the subject matter than I do?He was excited! He thought the questions they had were all great. Tavis decided to facilitate a T3, or Train the Trainer, session to review and discuss the answers to their questions. He would give his Training Specialists some tools, tips and tricks to use while facilitating their training classes. Tavis couldn't wait to get in front of the team, share the experiences he'd had over the years and develop his trainers' skills. The team had a thirst for knowledge, and Tavis had the answers that would help them learn, grow, and teach them to be more experienced trainers. They would embark on a journey that he hoped would change their careers and set them on the path to training excellence and leadership if they chose.About the AuthorTavis A. Banks is a Los Angeles native who has spent over 25 years in service to the public. He has focused his energy in Human Resource Development in the healthcare industry specializing in Technical Training, Customer Service Training, and Leadership Development. Early in his career, Tavis found a passion for educating others by developing and empowering new and emerging leaders. Armed with a Master of Arts in Management Degree and a PhD in Common Sense, Tavis has spent the last 15 years dedicated to leading Education and Training Departments in Corporate America. He has helped bridge the gap between front line staff and senior leadership to take their teams to the next level. He has served as a mentor, resource, and collaborator in the training space and maintains an open-door policy with anyone willing to learn, team up, and discuss thoughts on education and training. His passion for teaching has led him to develop training teams at small to large-sized organizations like UnitedHealth Group, OptumRX and AltaMed Health Services. Tavis is also the Chief Creative Officer of Avant Garde Training Group, encouraging people to find new and unusual ways to excel at work and in life through Leadership Development and Training.

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT. Etiquette, guru Post tells us, is not about following arcane rules; it's about "building relationships." In an essential guide to the contemporary business landscape, the Posts navigate everything from romance in the workplace (if you date your colleague, don't imagine that you'll be able to keep your professional and private life totally separate), to sidewalk smoking (be sure to throw your cigarette butt "into a proper receptacle," and don't think your co-workers don't notice your frequent trips outside to light up). There's advice about grooming?if you have dandruff, keep a brush in your desk for whisking those pesky white flakes off your jacket. There are suggestions about gift-giving?if your assistant has been working for you for over a decade, it's time to give more than a CD at Christmas; consider a spa getaway.