Abstract

Always keep in mind the assets and needs of members while developing training session objectives and activities. Mosaica's newsletter, TrainingBriefs (August 1998, no. 9), will help trainers develop relevant, engaging, and meaningful training experiences for members.

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Issue

Designing trainings for members and volunteers.

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Action

Assessing and addressing members' needs is an essential step in designing effective, customized trainings.

Keep in mind that members' bring:

• Both assets and baggage
• Different learning styles
• Varying levels of motivation
• Personal needs

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Context

Effective training and member development require:

• Developing a vision (knowing where you're going)
• Understanding member needs (knowing what you have)
• Developing a plan (knowing how to get there)

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Citation

Mosaica's TrainingBriefs. (August 1998). no. 9. Washington, DC: The Corporation for National and Community Service.

*TrainingBriefs were produced by Mosaica under Cooperative Agreement #98CADC009 with the Corporation for National and Community Service during July of 1997 through October of 1999.

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Outcome

When training capitalizes on member strengths and addresses their needs, the result is relevant, engaging, and meaningful training experiences.

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Resources

See Assessing and Addressing Member Training Needs for an activity that will help in conducting an assessment of skills and experiences (assets).

Starting Strong: A Guide to Pre-Service Training

Source Documents

Related Practices

• Planning and conducting effective training sessions
• Developing a training calendar and newsletter

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