Chapter 2
Setting the Stage for Learning
Taking the time and giving attention to “setting the stage” before a training delivery is the single most effective thing you can do as a facilitator to influence the tone of your learning experiences. Setting the stage includes all the expectation setting and rallying around a course experience that you do before coming together in a formal learning environment.
What Do I Need to Do to Set the Stage?
At ATD, we subscribe to the belief that facilitation is equal parts preparation and delivery. Let’s review a few key categories to consider when setting the stage and preparing for training delivery.
Environment
The environment includes any consideration of the physical space (face-to-face or live online) ...
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