The First-Time Trainer

Step-by-step Quick Guide for Managers, Supervisors and New Training Professionals

Successful organizations depend on training to keep them viable but in todays belt-tightening economy, managers are often asked to become expert training facilitators overnight. Faced with the challenges of diversity, a multi-generational workforce, and the many options made possible by technology and e-learning, even first-time trainers must be ready with the most up-to-the-minute techniques. Thoroughly revised, The First-Time Trainer is a concise, information-packed guide that will quickly transform readers into confident, effective trainers. Filled with real-world examples and dozens of field-tested tools, the book shows readers how to: Select media and delivery methods Prepare and give effective presentations • Communicate with learners and get them involved Ask the right kind of questions Cope with behavior problems Give and receive feedback Put objectives to the test And more Training is still the best way to make certain employees perform at their best. This user-friendly guide gets first-time facilitators training like pros in no time.