Left Brain Leverage Newsletter
Maximizing Effectiveness through Innovation Fall 2004

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The Value of Face-to-Face

Getting Ready to Train

After the Training


 

The Value of Face-to-Face

Years ago Tom Peters wrote a book called The Pursuit of WOW!. In his book, Peters talks about the importance of getting on a plane and flying cross country to attend a meeting with a client face-to- face. When was the last time that you went out of your way to meet a client, customer, co-worker face- to-face? If you can't remember, it was definately too long ago. A few weeks ago, I drove three hours for a sales call, at my own expense. It was a great experience. The client shared so much information with me. When I finally had the chance to talk I was able to offer information that would assist the client with meeting her goals. I don't think I would have gotten as much information from the client if we had a phone conversation or if we exchanged e-mails.




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Fall is always a busy time of year. We have been busy developing new products to meet the needs of our clients. Two new CDs are available, 30 Training Tips for Six Sigma Trainers and How the West Was Won: SMART Strategies for Managing Change. We're also working on a new book - Supermom Doesn't Live Here Anymore which will be out in 2005, in response to the demand for work/life balance seminars. When possible, we try to create products that will assist our clients in meeting their needs.


  • Getting Ready to Train
  • Trainers have a lot to do to get ready for a training program. A few must do's include:

    • creating leader's notes
    • rehearsing out loud
    • gathering material
    • notifying the participants
    • determining the learning objectives
    • developing relevant stories & examples

    Additional resources for trainers
  • After the Training
  • Most trainers use evaluation sheets or smile sheets to measure the effectiveness of training programs. Great trainers know how to tie the learning to organizational results. Great trainers also conduct self-assessments when they finish training. Questions that should be asked are: Did I have fun? Did the learners have fun? Did we meet the learning objectives? Did the exercises work? Was the facility OK? Did I do a good job managing time? Were my stories well received? Can the participants apply what was taught?

  • 30 Tips for the Six Sigma Trainer
  • Most Six Sigma trainers and consultants are subject matter experts that have been asked to deliver training without knowing anything about adult learning or training. Many of these trainers need help so that they don't bore their audiences to death by reading power point slides!

    This brand new CD shares 30 tips with the listener. Bulk discounts are available. Place your order today.

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