A successful training intervention requires a great deal of planning. Based on our experience working with meeting and training organizers, we have found the following information to be helpful.

 

 

Training Room Access

 

Neil requires access to the training room one hour prior to the start time to distribute manuals, set-up equipment, and test everything thoroughly. If the training site requires secured access, please notify security in advance so the process can be expedited on the morning of his arrival. If a one-hour window is not possible, please let us know so we can make the necessary adjustments.

 

 

Workshop Duration

 

All full-day training programs are comprised of 8 (eight) hours of instructional material (including two 20 minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon). The workshop start time is flexible and should be based on what is typical for the participants. Each client specifies the actual start time and the length of lunch which then determines the actual length of the day (i.e., if a start time of 8:00am and a one-hour lunch is specified, then the training program would end at 5:00pm).

 

 

Room Set-up

 

Neil separates the group into four "learning" teams for the break-outs and implementation strategy sessions. To make the break-outs most conducive to discussion and learning, we recommend the the room be set up using one of the following methods:

 

  • Classroom style (e.g., banquet tables with a center aisle; each table accommodates four people allowing the two "rows" to form a team),
  • Pod style (i.e., each pod is formed by using two small banquet tables placed together along the long side with seating for the participants facing toward the front), or
  • "U" shape (i.e., the teams then just move their chairs around a little for the break-outs).


As you can see, Neil is pretty versatile. If the training is being held on-site and the room cannot be configured in any of the aforementioned methods, don't worry—he can work with pretty much anything. If the training is being held off-site (e.g., at a hotel), then most venues are flexible enough to be able to accommodate any request.

 

 

Audio-Visual Requirements

 

Neil will bring the following equipment:

 

  • An IBM compatible laptop. He utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint for his presentations.
  • A wireless remote mouse.
  • A copy of his presentation on a jump drive (memory stick). In the event of equipment failure, his presentation can be run from another laptop that is equipped with a USB port.
  • Training supplies such as flip chart markers and other learning aids.

 

Neil will need the following items in the training room:

 

  • An LCD projection system and VGA cable. Neil uses a number of visual effects including video—as a result, he requires a projector powerful enough to project video in a well-lit room (minimum 1000 lumens).
  • A screen to project against.
  • A flip chart and full pad.

 

 

Dietary Request

 

If lunch is being provided for the participants, Neil is a vegetarian and would appreciate it if a vegetarian request can be placed on his behalf. Thank you!