*CREATIVE TRAINING IDEAS Creativity should be as scheduled part of every element in the training performance.

* CREATIVE TRAINING IDEAS 1. Creative thinking exercises2. Asking questions

* 1. Creative thinking exercisesHelp participants see the limitations of past problems-solving approaches and can get the audience looking at things differently.

2. Asking questions Encourage audience to ask questions especially open ended questions.

*CREATIVE THINKING TECHNIQUES

*CREATIVE THINKING TECHNIQUES Wild Ideas Exercise

Role Reversal

What If Questions

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*Wild Ideas ExerciseAudience brainstorm solutions to a problem. think of something wild, ridiculous and absurd.Role Reversal Think of a problem or opportunity at work.then play a role and try to look from the perspective of the role they are playing. What If QuestionsAudience come up with a problem or opportunity. ask What if questions around the issue. Quite Time

*GAMES AND ACTIVITIES Games provides action, experimental learning or real-life simulation.

*GAMES AND ACTIVITIES USED TO : help illustrate a key ideaprovide audience with practicebreak up or energize a heavy topic

*GAMESMost effective when they are challenging for the audience

*TYPES OF GAMES Action games : resemble real-life scenarios.Board games : use a board, dice and cards.Card games : may have quotes, facts or definitions printed on the cards.Experiential learning games : involves some type of physical activity or a :hands on approach for the audience. Computer games : resemble TV games shows or electronic versions of board games.Computer simulations games : create real-life situations where participants have opportunities to make decisions and see results.

*CONSIDERATING WHETHER OR NOT TO USE A GAMEWhat is the purpose of the game? Why use it?When will you use it or how will you incorporate it into your presentation ? How many people can play it ? How long will the game take? Do you understand how to use it?How much will it cost? What technology, if any needed?Do you have the physical space to do it ?

*APPLICATION Debrief the audience after it is over.Discuss what they learned from the game.Ask them about their experience and tie it back to the training.Ask the audience how they can apply what they have learned through game in the workplace.

*ACTIVITIES Scenario-Based training (military settings, police training and fire safety).

2. Role playsConsideration when using role playing in training : Many pp are intimidated by role playing.Effective role playing requires trust.

*AUDIENCE SIZESize of audience is the key consideration in the selection of games and activities. Try to keep the class size to 25-30 people. If the numbers are high, consider two sessions of the class at different times.

*OPENING AND CLOSING THE SESSION

*THE OPENING Should be design to create a positive, casual environment, conducive to learning. Able to set the tone for the rest of the day

*THE OPENING1. Introduction /Icebreakers

2. Establish norms

3. Establish expectations5. Rules for asking questions

4. The agenda

*OPENING Introduction /Icebreakers

2. Establish norms Norms : the behaviors or accepted practices everyone agrees to follow during the training performances.e.g : Be on time (back from breaks and lunch)

*3. Establish expectations

Finding out what the audience expectations for the class (knowledge and information they want).

Use a flip chart to create a master list of what the audience expect.

*4. Rules for asking questions

Can audience ask questions anytime during the performance or hold the questions to the end of a session.

*5. The agenda

i) Provide a performance agenda.ii) What will be covered during the training.III) Explain how the training will run including : Any housekeeping information about breaks (including where the restrooms are, and smoking policies) Rules about cell phones (off), beepers (on vibrate) Any other relevant information they may need.

*CLOSING THE SESSION Ending should provide closure for your audience and help reinforce the key points.

*CLOSING THE SESSION 1. Next steps

2. Schedule a Q & A session

3. Review expectations

4. Evaluation

5. Celebration/recognition

6. Closing activity

*CLOSING THE SESSION 1. Next stepsAfter giving all the information's, it is the time to let them know what they need to do next (how to apply their learning, any follow-up they may expect).

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2. SCHEDULE A Q & A SESSION

Allow time for a Q & A session in your closing.Best practices for Q & A: Set the time limitMove closer to the audienceIf you dont know the answer, tell them you will get it for themListen carefully for what question is really being asked

*Cont. Repeat or rephrase the questionDont evaluate the question (avoid saying Good question!).Keep your answer short and concise. Warn the audience when you are wrapping up by saying : One more question or Last question so they they know ahead of time you are finished.

*If you have hostile questioners : 1. Never argue2. Find something to agree on3. Dont use but.

Keep the list of the questions in order to take note of the issues that being raise in the future.

*3. Review expectations

B4 evaluation, go back to the list of expectations.

Review to see whether the expectations have been met.

It also help reinforces audience what they have learned

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4. EvaluationBe prepared to accept it with a spirit of continuous improvement.

5. Celebration/recognitionIt is good to recognize audiences attendance and participant. Certificates or verbally.

*6. Closing activity

End your training by conducting a final closing activity: gives participants an opportunity to practice what they have learned or to end the day by just having fun.

*SETTING UP STAGE (logistic)

*SETTING UP STAGE Choosing a dateSelecting the stageThe facilitys locationTraining roomStage capacityStage layout/color/dcor/lightingStage setup (room setup)Audio/visual needsFood & Beverage