"Training for Trainers: New Trainer” – November 17-18, 2005, St. Petersburg, Florida

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1. Environment/Climate for Learning – Rapport; Cohesiveness; Learner Confidence and Self-esteem; Participation and Involvement; Generating Questions from Participants; Classroom Layout; Efficient Use of Time; Use of Icebreakers (To Build Rapport)
2. The Leader - Traits of a Course Leader; The Learning Process; Learning Style Inventory (Trainer); Definitions of Learning Style; Learning Style Inventory (Trainee); Adapting Your Style; Professionalism; Credibility and Image; Handling Trainer Anxiety; Eye Contact
3. Motivation - Reasons for Unsuccessful Courses; Four Key Factors in Motivation; Motivation Checklist; Preventing Boredom; Individual Needs; Analogies and Metaphors; Small Group Dynamics; Small Group Activities; Breaks; Fun; Lectures; Competition within Groups; Promoting Use of New Skills; Action Plans; Feedback
4. Group Dynamics - Characteristics of a Healthy Group; Verbal Behavior; Communication Patterns; Interpretation of Body Language (Non-Verbal Behavior)
5. How to Maintain and Modify Behavior - Attending; Effective Listening; Negotiation Skills; Handling Resistance; Participant’s Statements
6. Final Exercise - Accelerated Learning; Mind Mapping; Mental Imagery; Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP); Music; Relaxation; Creativity