How can we improve the impact of our training and workshops? How can we get participants 100% involved in our events?
At least for me, these are questions I ask myself on a recurring basis. I imagine most trainers and facilitators ask themselves the same question. Or, at least, we should!
When we participate in workshops and courses, some of the most common failures we observe are:
❌ The misuse of ice-breakers or energisers to start the session
❌ The trainer or facilitator dominating the conversation and abusing long monologues
❌ The lack of active involvement of participants in a way that allows them to see that the objectives (learning or workshop) are being achieved.
❌ Not closing the event well by confirming that the objectives of the event have been achieved and with actions for the future.
All this can be solved through the good use of instructional design tools such as the 4Cs Maps of “Training from the BACK of the Room!” (TBR). These maps offer 4 crucial elements in creating effective and impactful events:
Jose Casal is a business agility consultant with extensive experience. Flight Levels Guide, Professional Kanban & Scrum Trainer. Founder of Actineo Consulting.
