The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

MATERIALS

Handout 43.1: Creating Exemplary Learning Experiences

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

None

ROOM SET-UP

Tables and chairs

Comments

It is important to encourage people to continuously teach others what they have

learned. When we teach others, we reinforce what we also have learned. We become

role models, encouraging employees to pass on what they learn, as well.

Ideally, this activity should be conducted after participants have gone through most

of the leadership program. They will be able to select a module they know they can

adapt for implementation with their own employees and develop a learning plan. If

possible, do this module when there is time to implement these plans and report back

the results at a subsequent workshop.

Trainer’s Notes for Activity 43

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE

Step 1: Introduce the activity by saying:

“There is no better way to demonstrate your confidence in your employees than

to take time on a regular basis to teach them things that you are learning. It will

build their skills and help you crystallize your thinking on any topic. For this

reason, we suggest that you choose a time each month to provide a short

training session with some group in your company.”

Step 2: Ask participants to describe a time when they knew they weren’t learning

much. Perhaps it was because...

• The presentation was boring.


• There were no breaks.


• The material was unrelated to their work.


• There was no variety.

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