The first time I conducted the same workshop was about 2 months ago. It had a few negative comments which I shared in one of my entries (http://trainertoolkit.blogspot.com/2011/12/tip-for-trainers-and-facilitators-3.html). After that time, I vowed to give a much better performance. When I was offered an opportunity to do it again in February, I thought to myself, "this is it. It's a do or die mission. If I fail, the Navy might not want me to run another workshop ever again".
A week before the workshop, I met up with my mentor. She told me that I must not get the same result as I did in my first attempt. She also said another thing, SMILE! She wants me to SMILE during the workshop and by doing that, it will make a difference. I have to agree with her. At that point, any advice or tools will be very useful. Moreover, it's not often i get a mentor who throws such gems at me along the way.
A couple of days before the workshop, I went through the slides again and again, thinking of how can I make a 'WOW!!' effect. I ran the workshop in my mind again and again. Lastly, I decided to go back to my basics. The same basics that I wrote in one of my earlier entries.. http://trainertoolkit.blogspot.com/2011/12/training-and-facilitating-workshop-tip.html
Faizal's Basic Training Delivery Process.
1. Set my outcome/goal.
The standards that I set for myself are
(a) I must be fluent in transmitting my thoughts and ideas into words
(b) I will be fun. My audience must be entertained
(c) My audience will learn from my session
2. Know my outcome/goal.
After setting those goals, I must know these goals. I went through the slides and think of how I can use that to achieve my goals.
3. Visualize myself achieving that goal.
This is one tough process. I was exhausted most of the days and there were a few times where i fell asleep doing this exercise.
4. Go through my slides/program. Make alterations.
I went through the slides time and again, trying to see how can i make it uniquely mine. In the end, I decided to go along with the existing version.
5.Practice
I practiced in the toilet before my bath.
6.Practice
I practiced in the room at night
7. Practice
I practiced in my mind.
8. Deliver
On the 9th February 2012, I delivered.
After the end of the session, I went through the feedback forms and found very good results. My assistants said that it was way better than my previous attempt. I asked myself if I did a good job. Yes, after those days of planning and practice. I think I did my best and my best has yielded its results. It feels so good to know that you're reaping what you've sown. And yes, SMILING helps! It helps to brighten up the training environment and it reflects one's confidence. For that, I have my mentor to thank for.
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