Corporate training sessions are a key part of developing your employees. Whether they’ve been at the company for three months or 30 years, there’s always something to learn. However, it’s easy for a training session to quickly turn into a boring lecture. To get the most engagement from your staff, enhance your corporate training session with the following tips.
TIPS TO ENHANCE CORPORATE TRAINING SESSIONS
Here’s how you can optimize your employees’ time at your next corporate training session:
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Define the Session
Before you create the session, you need to know your objectives and have measurable learning outcomes. Determine what’s important for your team to learn from the session and decide how to deliver that instruction in a way that is easily received.
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Know Your Audience
Corporate training sessions are not one-size-fits-all. Get to know your employees’ strengths, skills and learning styles before formulating your lesson plan. It can help influence what content you present and how you present it.
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Create Dynamic Content
Standard lectures are unlikely to engage your employees. To ensure they stay engaged, consider adding in mixed media forms, like videos, music, and interactive elements like question-and-answer sessions or quizzes. Real-world case studies or pop culture references will also help your session feel fresh and interesting.
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Collaborate
Corporate training sessions aren’t a one-way street for you to talk to your team. Provide collaboration opportunities where employees can work together to share their knowledge. That way, they can learn from each other—and you can learn from them.
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Emphasize the Value
One of the most common questions employees ask about corporate training sessions is, “Why are we doing this?” By explaining the value of the training session before it starts , your team will know what to expect and be prepared to focus.
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Assess Your Program
Evaluation is one of the most important factors to ensuring your training sessions are a success. Ask for feedback from participants. What did they like? What did they learn? What could they have done without? You can begin to further refine your program based on their performance levels and responses.
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Evolve Your Strategy
Continuous learning is essential in the business world. Make sure your training program is dynamic and provides regular updates. Reiterate main take-aways at the end and include any emerging trends in your session so employees leave feeling updated and inspired.
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Choose an Inspiring Location
It’s important to get your team out of the office and into the real world for your corporate training session. A new venue will excite your employees and encourage them to learn and grow. If you’re looking for a warm and inviting corporate event space in High Point to host your next corporate training session, visit Congdon Yards.
- Located on the third floor of The Factory at Congdon Yards, the Engine Room features wide-open space, rows of desks and comfortable seating that is ideal for corporate seminars and educational training sessions.
- For corporate celebrations or special events, choose one of the lavish Pine, Linen or Silk rooms at The Loft, located on the fourth floor of The Factory at Congdon Yards.
CHOOSE CONGDON YARDS AS YOUR CORPORATE EVENT SPACE
High Point’s Congdon Yards campus offers gorgeous and spacious venues that can accommodate events of all types and sizes. From corporate training sessions to meetings and retreats, our distinct rooms and private suites are ready to host an event your team will never forget. Contact us today to schedule your tour.