Training Is A Huge Area
I train in a small but significant area.? I don’t do IT Training ? it is not for me ? I don’t engage well enough to enjoy it or for my learners to enjoy it.? I like interacting with people (that is why I am a Trainer!!) so I specialise in delivering training to assist others to interact with their colleagues, customers and the wider community.? Sound flashy eh? not really it comes down to
- Customer Service Training
- Communication Skills
- Diversity and Equality
- Interview Skills
- Training others to be Trainers
- Managing Work Performance in others
- Presentation Skills for those that need to stand in front of an audience and deliver ideas or concepts
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In addition I love to train people in how to manage their time.? We all know how to do this but, sometimes it does need a little help to show that what you already do can be done to help you further.
Why do I train? because I love it! it is the best job in the world (after astronaut, racing driver, etc.) and I get many different people from all backgrounds, cultures and nations.? It has taken me to parts of the world I would have otherwise not have visited.? I have delivered training in the UK, the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).? My training has not been confined to the work environment either.? I have been a Martial Arts instructor and met some of the top Martial Artists in the world and trained with them.? I have taught horse riding in America (all be it a limited amount).? It can be very repetitive (like any Job) but, the people you meet are what changes it and keeps it fresh.? I am always learning something new when I train.? I have learnt many things about other cultures and religions through my training which then enhances my other training sessions.? Much of what I have learnt has enriched my Diversity and Equality course.?
Training has its drawback to.? As a Trainer I do not fit into any particular department in an organisation.? OK you will probably say Human Resources or HR or whatever they are being called this week but, trainers are the only people in an organisation that can and will talk to the Chairman or Managing Director one minute and then the Cleaner the next and see them as equally as important.? We won’t be bothered with titles but, with the job they do and how they do it.? Although it takes a brave Trainer to tell a Managing Director they are doing something wrong!! although it might have helped the Banks!!
As a Trainer I am constantly having to justify my existence not in a ?zen way’ but, to explain what I do and what I produce which of course is not solid or tangible as it is about developing people.? The only tool that helps in this area is the evaluation that I do on each and every course.? I have to produce figures to placate those that ask these questions.?
Training for me is exhausting mentally, physically and emotionally and is the only job that I have had where this happens.? Other jobs I have had have done one but, never all three.? Training is rewarding as I can take someone who is not confident, laking in some skills and knowledge and turn them into a confident, skillful and knowledgeable person that contributes to the development of the organisation for which they work.
