Train the Trainers: Practice, Practice, Practice

(Refer all the previous posts for better understanding and benefits for you).

Practice, Practice, Practice!!

This includes:

• Reading through the material for your talk several times.
• Practicing in front of a mirror or using your friends as guinea pigs.
• Assisting with a workshop/class on a particular topic before teaching it yourself.
• Run through the entire talk! Don't just stop where you run into problems.

Profile of a Trainer

• Authentic
• Enthusiastic
• Confident
• Well mannered and well groomed
• Excellent presenter
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Time conscious
• Action oriented
• Can relate to critical success factors (CSFs) of the organization

How to Be Confident?

• Choose the theme where you are really good at- you are an expert
• Work out a complete clarity about the objective(s) of your training session(s)
• Know your audience profile and then plan
• Detailed home work on your session plan
• Anticipate questions and keep the answers ready
• Practice your delivery/develop presentation skills. Refer: (Presentation Skills) http://presentation-effectiveness.blogspot.com/ and (Public Speaking) http://public-speak-skill.blogspot.com/
• Sleep well the night before, relax
• Do a bit of stretching exercises/take a walk
• Dress smart befitting the occasion
• Keep training venue ready from all angles
• Keep your training material ready and in sequence

(You may like to use the additional reference material pertaining to becoming a great trainer at Management Games, Management Exercises and Icebreakers at http://shyam.bhatawdekar.com/ and http://management-games-icebreakers.blogspot.com/ and
Management Anecdotes or Management Case Studies at http://management-anecdotes.blogspot.com/ or http://corporate-case-studies.blogspot.com/)