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From: Cynthia E. Shermeyer (cesherm at UDel.Edu)
Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:675] Re: Qualities of a good facilitator?
Date: Fri Sep 26 2003 - 13:51:22 EDT

I too agree that flexibility is very important in training. Not every group fits into the same square box. A good sense of humor is helpful for when things do not go as planned. (This sounds a lot like parenting some days!). An additional comment I would like to add is to keep the training practical and real. When I am attending trainings, I appreciate a facilitator who is talking in my terms and on my level. I want to know how what I am learning will help my students and myself. As a trainer - I feel that my functions administratively and teaching give much more credibility to my audience. I walk the talk.

Finally, I try to listen and pay attention to my audience. It is important to validate their concerns and questions. I am not afraid to say "I do not know, I will have to check" and true to my word - I get back to them in a timely manner. I have always appreciated this when other trainers have responded to me.

I am continually striving to improve my trainings - so this thread of discussion has been very helpful for my own PD.

Thank you!
Cindy Shermeyer