Characteristics of Effective Trainers [Part II]

Continued…

Trainer

1. Vocal quality — They vary in their pitch, speaking rate, and volume. They avoid speaking in monotones to ensure on the quality is guarded.
2. Body language — Their body posture, gestures, and facial expressions are natural and meaningful, reinforcing their subject matter.
3. Remarks are clear & easy to understand — They present one idea at a time and show relationships between ideas. They summarize when necessary.
4. Illustrate points — They use examples, charts, and visual and audio aids to illustrate subject matter.
5. Address group dynamics — They are comfortable with conflict resolution and know how to facilitate an inclusive course or workshop, where everyones’ participation is encouraged.
6. Flexibility — They read and interpret learners’ responses — verbal and nonverbal — and adapt training plans to meet their needs. They are “in charge” without being overly controlling.
7. Open to new perspective — They are aware that they do not know all the answers. They recognize that as well as offering their audience new knowledge or perspectives; they can also learn from course participants.
8. Compassionate — They understand that the topics addressed during training may have an emotional impact on learners. They are empathetic and understanding about learners’ emotional reactions.
9. Receptive to feedback — They encourage co-trainers and learners to give them feedback, both informally and through formal evaluation. When they receive negative feedback about their performance, they critically analyze this feedback instead of becoming defensive.
10. Continuous improvement — Even the most experienced trainers can improve their training skills. Effective trainers seek out opportunities to learn new skills and use negative feedback as an opportunity to improve.

In a nutshell, it is crystal clear that not only the content of training is important but the quality of trainer itself is crucial for any training programs.

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