This document provides an overview of the topics and activities covered in Day 2 of a Train the Trainer program. The session aims to teach trainers different training techniques and how to apply them appropriately. The day will cover types of training like skills training and refresher training. It will also review various training techniques including on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and lectures. Leadership topics such as developmental leadership, motivational leadership, and effective communication will also be discussed. The overall goal is for trainees to learn to distinguish different training techniques and apply the right one for each situation.
4. DAY 2
WHY THIS SESSION
Trainers need to know the different training techniques available & apply the
appropriate technique creating an effective training environment.
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO
• Learn the different Training Techniques.
• Know the different types of training.
• Know what makes a Leader.
WHAT DO WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
• At the end of the session trainees will be able to distinguish the different
training techniques and apply appropriate technique based on the situation.
6. SKILLS TRAINING :
Training in basic skills such as writing, computing,
speaking, listening, problem solving, working as a part
of team, leading others.
Such training can be given through lectures, on the job,
coaching etc.
Before employing these methods manager should
7. Before employing these methods manager should
explain:-
• How training will help in their jobs.
• Relate the training to trainee’s goals
• Respect participant responses
• Encourage trainees to learn by doing
• Give feedback on progress.
8. REFRESHER TRAINING :
The reason for taking such training is the rapid
changes in technology.
Such training can be given by short term courses
to make its employees up to date with latest
developments through consultants who
specialize in a particular area.
9. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL :
Such training is given to perform operations in
areas other than the assigned jobs . It includes :
• Job rotation
• Exchange personnel for a certain period.
10. TEAM TRAINING :
• Content tasks specifies the team goals
• Group processes reflect the way member
function as a team
12. DIVERSITY TRAINING :
It considers all diverse dimensions in the workplace
like race, gender, age, disabilities, education, ideas and
backgrounds while designing a training programme.
13. LITERACY TRAINING :
Such training focus on the basic skills required to
perform a job adequately.
To improve the literacy levels of employees with
weak reading, writing and arithmetic skills by
providing them tutorials, home assignments, reading
and writing exercises, simple mathematical tests.
15. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT)
This method of training uses more knowledgeable, experienced
and skilled employees, such as mangers, supervisors to give training to less
knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced employees.
This type of training often takes place at the work place in informal manner.
Characterized
It is done on ad-hoc manner with no formal procedure, or content
At the start of training, or during the training, no specific goals or objectives
are developed
Trainers usually have no formal qualification or training experience for
training
17. COACHING
It is one-to-one interaction
It can be done on phone, meetings, through e-mails, chat
It provides an opportunity to receive feedback from an expert
It helps in identifying weaknesses and focus on the area that needs
improvement
18. MENTORING
Mentoring focus on attitude development
Conducted for management-level employees
Mentoring is done by someone inside the company
It is one-to-one interaction
It helps in identifying weaknesses and focus on the area that needs improvement
19. JOB ROTATION
• It is the process of preparing employees at a lower level to replace someone at the next
higher level.
Benefits of Job Rotation
It provides the employees with opportunities to broaden the horizon of knowledge, skills,
and abilities by working in different departments, business units, functions, and countries
Identification of Knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) required
It determines the areas where improvement is required
Assessment of the employees who have the potential and caliber for filling the position
20. JOB INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE (JIT)
• Job Instruction Technique (JIT) uses a strategy with
focus on knowledge, skills and attitudes development.
Procedure of Job Instruction Technique (JIT)
21. OFF THE JOB TRAINING
• In off the job training a employee take the training outside the working area
so that can minimize the risk which can happen on the place of work.
• It is a training given to employee for the extra knowledge , skills in other place
off work.
23. SENSITIVITY TRAINING
• Sensitivity training is about making people understand
about themselves and others reasonably, which is done by
developing in them social sensitivity and behavioral
flexibility.
Social sensitivity in one word is empathy. It is ability of an
individual to sense what others feel and think from their own
point of view.
Behavioral flexibility is ability to behave suitably in light of
understanding.
24. PROCEDURE OF SENSITIVITY TRAINING
UNFREEZING THE OLD VALUES
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW VALUES
REFREEZING THE NEW ONES
25. LECTURES
• Lecture is telling someone about something.
• Lecture is given to enhance the knowledge of listener or to give him the theoretical aspect
of a topic.
• When the trainer begins the training session by telling the aim, goal, agenda, processes, or
methods that will be used in training that means the trainer is using the lecture method.
• Main Features of Lecture Method :
Less expensive
Can be reached large number of people at once
Knowledge building exercise
Less effective because lectures require long periods of trainee inactivity
26. GAMES & SIMULATION EXERCISES
• A Training Game is defined as activity or exercise in which trainees compete
with each other according to the defined set of rules.
• Simulation is creating computer versions of real-life games. Simulation is
about imitating or making judgment or opinion how events might occur in a
real situation.
29. Challenges
• Managing the territories
• Budget pressures to “do more with less”
• Rapid promotion into leadership roles
• Being a leader, every day!
35. A developmental leader must consider…
• How to lead people in order to maximize their
performance on current tasks, plus…
• How to help them grow and develop so that they
can perform even better on this and other tasks in
the future
36. Developmental Leadership
“In my first meeting with Lt. Davanzo, he asked me
what my goals were, and he wrote them down on a
note card. Now, 18 months later, while submitting my
assignment data card to him for review, he pulled out
that same note card and compared my goals to my
career choices to ensure that I was going to meet them.
He keeps a card for every person on the boat.”
– From a nomination for the 2001 Witherspoon
Inspirational Leadership Award winner,
Lt. Michael Davanzo
37. Secrets of Stretching
• Visualize high expectations for employees
• Gradually reduce the level of supervision
• Gradually increase the complexity and importance
of the tasks
• Celebrate each stepping stone achievement to
maintain/improve morale
39. Applying the Maslow Model:
What Turns a Member On?
• Self-actualization: A chance to learn a new skill.
More responsibility.
• Self-esteem: Recognition for successful results.
Advancement.
• Social/belonging: Chances to bond with a great
team of people.
• Safety/security and survival: Knowledge that risks
are being managed thoughtfully, and there is job
security. Care and support for self and family
members.
40. Examples of Motivation Factors
• Making the task more meaningful
• Treating members as individuals; being considerate
of them
• Encouraging participation in problem-solving and
decision-making
41. Examples of Motivation Factors
(continued)
• Recognizing good results
• Communicating more fully with members
• Training, mentoring and developing to enhance skills
and reveal potential
42. Examples of Motivation Factors
(concluded)
• Giving clear, helpful performance feedback often
• Teaching/encouraging members to measure, control
and improve their own work
• Organizing members into close groups, cells or teams
they can trust and bond with
43. Ken Thomas’ Categories of Motivation Factors
• Choice: Giving members more choices and control in
their own work
• Competence: Helping members increase their skills
• Meaningfulness: Showing members how their work
contributes and matters
• Progress: Setting milestones and marking progress, not
just end results
45. The Communication Imperative
• Recognize that their impact flows from when, where,
what, and how they do or don’t communicate.
• Make an effort to communicate constantly.
• Be self-aware so as to manage these communications
well and continually learn and develop as great
communicators.
Leaders must…
46. Purposes of Effective Listening
• Encourages members to share information and
feelings
• Allows you to check your understanding of
information
• Helps build trust and positive relationships
47. Asking for Input
To encourage member involvement:
Use an interested, considerate tone of voice
Ask open-ended questions
Examples:
“What is your opinion of this format for the report?”
“How might that be done?”
48. Benefits of Asking for Input
• Improves communication channels
• Checks your understanding and knowledge before you
make a decision
• Involves members in decision-making, which helps them
develop
49. Performance Review Principles
• No surprises!
• Document leadership and performance
• Be reasonable
• Be open
• Encourage participation
• Schedule a mid-term counseling session
Does this make sense? When you review your team members’ performance ?
50. Constructive Feedback Tips
Build a working relationship that facilitates open
communication (i.e., talk often)
Prepare for the interaction (plan)
Consider how to deal with the member’s reactions
Balance with positive feedback
Ensure privacy and a non-threatening setting
51. Earning the Right to Lead
• Today’s workforce does not respect positional
authority per se
• There is a lot of skepticism toward managers and
doubt about their wisdom and commitment
• However, people respond strongly to considerate
treatment and caring leadership
52. In the Eyes of the Beholder
• 85% of people say their manners are good to excellent
• But only 23% of other people agree with them
• Most people (approx. 75%) think their boss has poor
manners!
(Survey by ORC International)
53. It Is Respectful To…
• Speak with members regularly
• Use polite language: “please” and
“thank you”
• Take a genuine interest in how
they
are doing
• Apologize for any mistakes or
impoliteness (intentional or not)
54. People do their best work for a leader
who they believe
respects them!