Train the Trainer: Elevate Your Training Impact
Objectives
● Equip trainers with effective techniques.
Provide trainers with tools to deliver engaging and impactful sessions, enabling them to engage their audience and convey information clearly.
● Enhance understanding of adult learning.
Explore adult learning theories and styles, teaching trainers to adapt methods for effective, resonant sessions.
● Develop design, delivery, and evaluation skills.
Train on identifying needs, designing programs, and using effective delivery methods, including evaluating training effectiveness.
● Focus on hospitality-specific scenarios.
Address hospitality challenges, emphasizing customer service excellence, handling difficult guests, and fostering cultural sensitivity.
Target Audience
● Department heads
● Supervisors
● Senior staff members
Duration
● 2 days (6-8 hours per day)
Methodology
● Interactive workshops
● Role-playing
● Group discussions
● Case studies
● Hands-on practice
Training Outline
Day 1(1st half): Introduction to Training and Adult Learning Principles
1. Welcome and Introduction
- Icebreaker activities
- Overview of the program
- Setting expectations and goals
2. Understanding Adult Learning
- Adult learning theories (e.g., Andragogy)
- Learning styles and preferences
- Engaging adult learners
3. Training Needs Analysis
- Identifying training needs
- Aligning training with organizational goals
- Conducting a training needs assessment
4. Designing Effective Training Programs
- Setting clear objectives
- Structuring training content
Day 1 (2nd half): Training Delivery Techniques
1. Effective Communication Skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Active listening
- Giving and receiving feedback
2. Presentation Skills
- Planning and preparing presentations
- Using visual aids effectively
- Handling Q&A sessions
3. Engaging Training Methods
- Interactive techniques (e.g., role-playing, group activities)
- Using storytelling and real-life examples
- Techniques for keeping trainees motivated
4. Hospitality-Specific Training
- Customer service excellence
- Handling difficult guests
- Cultural sensitivity and diversity
Day 2: Practical Application and Evaluation
1. Practical Training Sessions
- Participants design and deliver mini-training sessions
- Peer feedback and critique
2. Evaluating Training Effectiveness
- Methods of evaluation (e.g., Kirkpatrick's Model)
- Collecting and analyzing feedback
- Measuring training outcomes and ROI
3. Overcoming Challenges
- Common challenges in training
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Continuous improvement strategies
4. Wrap-Up and Action Plan
- Recap of key learnings
- Developing a personal action plan
- Q&A and closing remarks
Materials and Resources
- Training manual and workbook
- PowerPoint slides and handouts
- Case studies and real-life scenarios
- Evaluation forms
Evaluation
- Pre- and post-training assessments
- Participant feedback forms
- Observation and peer review during practice sessions
Mock Presentation