The Instant Trainer: Quick Tips on How to Teach Others What You Know - Softcover

Charles, C. Leslie; Clarke-Epstein, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071589902 ISBN 13: 9780071589901

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1997

Synopsis

Featuring checklists, sample forms, and lists of essential training resources, "The Instant Trainer" is so complete it even provides a co-author "hotline" if you have a question that's not answered in the book! Whether you are a new trainer or an in-house topic expert who is unexpectedly "invited" to share your knowledge and expertise, this book is the perfect short course on classroom skills.

About this title

From the Author:

A user friendly book that offers quick reader access.
We wrote this book for new trainers and busy, overloaded professionals with limited public speaking or teaching experience who are asked to share their expertise with others. The beauty of The Instant Trainer is that readers can consult the topic of their choice. It isn't necessary to read the whole book. The advice we offer is quick, easy, and effective, and it's a fun read to boot!

From the Back Cover:

"Since youOre so good at this, I want you to put on a series of training sessions to teach the others!" You can panic when you hear this from the boss, or you can grab The Instant Trainer . Designed to transform you into a skilled instructor in as little time as possible, no matter what size group or what kind of subject matter you cover, this savvy guide is a rich resource of ideas, techniques, and practical tips on how to teach others what you know. Written by two seasoned trainers and facilitators who love their craft and share their enthusiasm, The Instant Trainer will teach you how to prepare, deliver, evaluate, and fine-tune presentations that keep trainees riveted and leave them smarter and more capable. The book will help you deal with a staggering range of issues facing the first-time trainer, including: How do I overcome stage fright? How do I break the ice? What support materials work best? How do I get shy people to participate? How can I use todayOs technologies? What if my trainees are apathetic? When do I use humor? How do I reach diverse group members? And many more! Featuring checklists, sample forms, and lists of essential training resources, The Instant Trainer is so complete it even provides a co-author hotline if you have a question thatOs not answered in the book! Whether you are a new trainer or an in-house topic expert who is unexpectedly "invited" to share your knowledge and expertise, this book is the perfect short course on classroom skills.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0071589902
• ISBN 13: 9780071589901
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288