Core competencies of effective trainers

- Travel back with me to a time…when you participated in a workshop you truly enjoyed.…Chances are you vividly remember the trainer…and how they crafted a learning environment…that allowed you to thrive.…I've had this experience as a participant,…and it always impresses me…when I come across a skilled trainer in action.…You probably feel the same way and, like me,…want to emulate their skillfulness and abilities.…These trainers seem to embody a natural ability…to speak in front of a group,…while effortlessly getting participants…to absorb the knowledge that they are imparting.…

What might seem like a talent…is actually a set of core competencies…that effective trainers possess,…and I'll share these five core competencies with you.…The first competency is assessing performance needs.…An effective trainer identifies performance issues,…which happens long before any content is delivered.…Effective trainers set a benchmark to measure the progress…of the participants' skill development.…The next core competency is designing the training.…