Written from a practitioners point of view, this briefing looks at the benefits of participative training, setting out what it is, examining techniques which can be used, and explaining why it is such a powerful method of training.

Written from a practitioner's point of view, 'Participative Training' looks at the Benefits of this approach, succinctly sets out what it is, examines techniques you can use and sets out why it is such a powerful method of training. Practical and concise, it's an excellent starting point for any trainer short on time who wishes to quickly get to grips with a participative approach to training. It includes a synopsis of models and theories and clearly presents uses in case studies. Contents include:
*The participative approach
*Synopsis of models and theories
*Advantages and uses of syndicates and discussions
*Uses of case studies
*Techniques for training
*Setting objectives and introducing training
*Guidelines for putting into practice
*Making it work for you

Preface
Acknowledgement
1 The participative approach *What is the participative approach? *The benefits of participation *The language of training *A continuum of participation 2 Using models and theories
2.1 The purpose of models and theories
2.2 Dangers of models and theories
2.3 How to use models and theories
3 Syndicates
3.1 The advantages of syndicates
3.2 Using syndicates effectively
3.3 Preparation
3.4 Trainer's involvement
4 Discussion
4.1 Using discussions
4.2 Potential pitfalls
4.3 Ending on a positive note
5 Case studies
5.1 What is a case study?
5.2 Using the case study
6 Role-plays
6.1 The nature of role-plays
6.2 Benefits
6.3 What can go wrong?
6.4 Making role-plays effective
6.5 The role-play brief
6.6 Variations
7 Observation and feedback
7.1 An essential ingredient
7.2 Problems
7.3 Key characteristics
8 Games and group exercises
8.1 Benefits and purpose
8.2 Choices
9 Brainstorming
9.1 Another useful technique
9.2 Variations
10 Films
10.1 Films in training
10.2 Using films effectively
11 Comfort zones
11.1 The jumping off point!
11.2 Risk/reward
11.3 What the trainer can do
12 Preparation
12.1 The most important thing
12.2 What the trainer can do
13 Introduction and objectives
13.1 Objectives and the training programme
13.2 Introducing the training
13.3 Putting people at ease
14 Presentation
14.1 Facilitation
14.2 Putting it into practice
15 Action plans
15.1 Transfer of learning
15.2 Building the link
16 Being in control
16.1 The trainer as a manager
16.2 Making the situation work for you
16.3 The power of questions
16.4 Dealing with awkward people
17 In conclusion
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