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District Trainer Program

Join the District Trainer Program at the Zone 29/30 Rotary Institute in Springfield, Missouri, in September 2007. Gain the necessary skills to plan and conduct training meetings that support effective Rotary clubs.

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District Trainer Program

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  1. District Trainer Program Learning the skills to plan and conduct training meetings that support effective Rotary clubs Zone 29/30 Rotary Institute Springfield, Missouri September 2007

  2. “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” - Socrates

  3. “Remember — You are appointed, Not anointed.” - Bob Brickman

  4. “The responsibility for the response to your communication is yours.” - Bob Brickman

  5. “We all need a person to understand; someone to share our thoughts with and always be around in time of need. We all need a person like you” Louise Bradwell Lowell

  6. “You can vote on the same side as the president or president-elect of RI and still never become the president of RI.” Bob Brickman

  7. Agenda • Roles and Responsibilities • Leadership Development • Benefits of Training • Developing an Agenda • Planning a Seminar / Meeting • Training Techniques and Skills • Skills Practice & Critical Feedback • Questions and Evaluation 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  8. “It’s not a great mission statement, but we’ll revise it if things get better.” 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  9. Training Objective To ensure District Trainers have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and conduct district training meetings which will prepare club and district leaders for their year of service. 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  10. Session 1 Role and Responsibilities Leadership Development Benefits of Training

  11. What are … • Role and Responsibilities of a District Trainer? • Rotary Leadership Development Program? What is … 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  12. “If you think it’s expensive training people and watching them leave, try not training them and watching them stay.”

  13. Understanding theBenefits of Training • Why we do it • Why we don’t • Why we should Achieve Goals Outline Expectations Assess Strength Promote Change Leadership Development Orient New Team Members Building Teams Reward Past Performance Reducing Skill Gaps 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  14. Exercise What have been the • Objections • Obstacles • Complaints about District Meetings & Trainings Sessions? 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  15. Participants’ perception of events during the first 15 minutes of the program can either positively or negatively effect the balance of the entire course. 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  16. Evaluating Training Meetings Evaluation allows those involved in organizing and conducting a meeting to examine • The effectiveness of their training methods • Their success in presenting content • Perceived impact of the training 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  17. “If I want feedback, Paden, I’ll pay a consultant for it.” 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  18. Evaluation Tools • Participant forms • Training leader forms • Debriefing meeting • Tests 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  19. Summary • What have we learned? • How can we apply this information? • Feedback on Session 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  20. Session 2 Designing Training Part I

  21. Learning Objectives • Discuss how to conduct a needs assessment • Learn how to modify an agenda • Identify different ways to setup a training room • Review ways to select your meeting time and place • Learn how to develop a meeting budget 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  22. Conducting a Needs Assessment • Determine your objective • Choose a method for collecting information • Analyze the data 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  23. Modifying the Agenda • Modify according to the needs of your district • Acknowledge participants’ cultural and regional differences • Consider participants’ levels of experience with Rotary • Take into account participant's club size 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  24. “Branum wants us to simplify the ‘Train the Trainer’ program . Here … lick all the data off this CD.” 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  25. Training Room Setup Select a room setup that best corresponds to the meeting’s • Training goals • Number of participants • Program content and visuals • Instructional aids 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  26. Meeting Time and Place • Schedule the year’s upcoming training meetings far enough in advance • When selecting a venue, consider: • Convenience • Room availability • On-site services 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  27. Developing a Budget • Budgets should be based on anticipated revenues (registration fees) and estimated expenditures (venue rental) • Use figures and expenses from past district training meeting as a guide • Keep variances to a minimum to avoid a deficit • Determine who will manage the meeting’s funds 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  28. Session 2 Designing Training Part II

  29. Learning Objectives • Ways to select and prepare training leaders • Ways to distribute materials to participants • How to promote attendance at meetings • How to create effective training evaluations 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  30. Selecting Training Leaders When selecting training leaders, consider these qualifications: • Past district trainer, district training committee members, and training leaders • Immediate past club and district officers • Current district committee chairs • Current and past RI training leaders • Current and past Zone Resource Appointees 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  31. Selecting Training Leaders When selecting training leaders, look at these qualifications: • Training expertise • Rotary knowledge • Professional knowledge 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  32. Staffing Needs for Training Will you have • The same training leaders for all meetings? • A core group for most meetings with additional training leaders as needed? • A different group of training leaders for each meeting? 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  33. Number of Training Leaders Consider the following: • Number of participants • Number of sessions • Number of topics and activities in each session 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  34. Preparing Training Leaders • Schedule training sessions to prepare training leaders well in advance of the meeting • Consider the variety of training backgrounds for each training leader • Well-prepared training leaders will deliver uniform and consistent training 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  35. Participant Materials • Plan the production of support materials in advance • Consider the cost of materials • Materials may be distributed before, during or after the meeting 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  36. Promote Attendance • Begin promoting the meeting early so attendance is higher • Use a variety of promotional methods • District Web site • Governor’s monthly letter • Meetings • Make registration simple • Send a reminder notice 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  37. Questions and Evaluation 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  38. Session 3 Training Techniques and Skills

  39. Training Techniques and Skills • Characteristics of Adult Learners • Training Roles: Facilitator, Discussion Leader or Lecturer? • Questioning Techniques • Nonverbal Communications 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  40. “Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” - Winston Churchill 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  41. Training Techniques and Skills • Characteristics of Adult Learners • Training Roles: Facilitator, Discussion Leader or Lecturer? • Questioning Techniques • Nonverbal Communications 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  42. Training Techniques and Skills • Characteristics of Adult Learners • Training Roles: Facilitator, Discussion Leader or Lecturer? • Questioning Techniques • Nonverbal Communications 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  43. Training Techniques and Skills • Characteristics of Adult Learners • Training Roles: Facilitator, Discussion Leader or Lecturer? • Questioning Techniques • Nonverbal Communications 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  44. Training Techniques and Skills • Characteristics of Adult Learners • Training Roles: Facilitator, Discussion Leader or Lecturer? • Questioning Techniques • Nonverbal Communications 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  45. Training Techniques and Skills Time Management 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  46. Training Techniques and Skills Training Tools and Equipment 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  47. “For God’s sake, Lusty. Put that laser pointer away!’ 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  48. Exercises Presentation & Facilitation Skills 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

  49. “What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand.” - Confucius 2007 Zone 29/30 Train the Trainer

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