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How many participants can we have in an on-site training session?

GGogoleski | 24 May, 2007 10:17

The number of participants allowed in a training session may vary based on a variety of factors.

For starters, is the facility big enough to allow all participants room to take notes and examine materials? Companies with limited facility resources need to remember that participants will need more than just a chair and notepad. This can become a big issue for small companies with small facilities, and off-site plans may need to become reality. This does not mean than that expensive hotel conference rooms need to be rented. Many free sources exist for companies to conduct off-site training when the company facility is not equiped for training. Local libraries, state employment offices and even local township offices and town halls can be an affordable (if not free) alternative to renting expensive private conference space.

Another consideration is the course subject itself. Is the material and subject matter new for all participants? What is the experience level of the group? Will there be a large amount of questions from the participants? How many group exercises and activities will there be? These questions must be answered before a realistic limit can be put on the number of participants.

Also, If the course is on-site, top management must make it a priority to insure that participants are not pulled out "just for a quick moment" during the session to answer phone calls, pages, and take care of small fires for other employees. Remember that a comfortable environment is the most effect environment for training. Participants that have minimal distractions in a classroom setting have the best retention of material and stay motivated to apply what they have learned.


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