Virtual Training Basics, 2nd Edition

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Prepare Your Workspace

What’s the first step to building a house? The foundation? The cornerstone? The basement? No! The first step is planning—creating a blueprint for the final design. The successful completion of a finished house depends largely on how well it was planned.

The same holds true for virtual training. The success of your class will largely depend upon how well you have prepared. Setting up for success must be done in advance of classes you deliver—every class, every time.

In many ways, setting up for a successful virtual class is similar to setting up for a face-to-face class. You prepare your notes, double check the logistics, and find out about the participants. You arrive at the training location early to arrange the room ...