Corporate training companies are blossoming in every nook and corner of the country. Why? Because they want to help individuals, teams and organisations develop and grow. And how are they ensuring this? By making it a point to sharpen their own skills so that they can create and deliver effective training programs and workshops.

So, how do you create an effective corporate training session? Well, there are multiple things you can do. Let me disclose some of the secrets that corporate training companies like ours use. Here goes…

1. Customisation – This is definitely the first and foremost thing that must be done to make a session effective. The needs and challenges of the participants must be explored, and the training content must be customised to address the same. It’s like a doctor giving a patient a generic medicine versus a very specific one. If the specific medicine is what the patient needs, then the generic one will definitely be rendered ineffective!
2. Experiential Learning – Adults like to learn through experience. And therefore, following an experiential learning methodology forms an effective way to deliver. So, be sure not to give your trainees an information download. Instead, take them through an experience and give them time to reflect and assimilate the same.
3. Blended Learning – Learning through the same methodology can get rather boring. Therefore, its important that you use a blend of different learning methodologies. Use some games, simulations, case studies, role plays, assessments, etc. And to top it all, you can also contact a corporate training company that can create interactive E-learning modules for you.
4. Engagement – Keeping your audience engaged at all times is essential. You simply can’t afford to lose them on the way! And how can you ensure they are with you? By speaking less and encouraging them to do the talking. Ask them to share stories, ideas, opinions and examples. Give them time to reflect on the activities you conduct and ask them to share their observations and thoughts on the same.
5. Language – This one’s a no brainer but is also one where corporate training companies may falter at times. Ensure that you are fluent in the language your trainees understand or else get a trainer who is. Trust me, it’s really difficult to explain a Leadership model to an individual who has no clue of the language you are explaining it in!

I’m sure there are a number of other strategies that you apply or have seen other corporate training companies apply to make their sessions effective. We would love to hear some of them. So, be sure to write in and tell us what worked for you.