Remote trainees are resistant to training content. How can you overcome their skepticism?
When remote trainees resist training content, it's crucial to understand their perspective and adapt accordingly. To turn skepticism into enthusiasm:
- Personalize the learning experience. Tailor content to meet their specific needs and professional goals.
- Engage with interactive elements. Use quizzes, discussions, and real-life scenarios to make learning more dynamic.
- Provide continuous support. Offer regular feedback and opportunities for one-on-one mentorship.
What strategies have helped you engage remote trainees effectively?
Remote trainees are resistant to training content. How can you overcome their skepticism?
When remote trainees resist training content, it's crucial to understand their perspective and adapt accordingly. To turn skepticism into enthusiasm:
- Personalize the learning experience. Tailor content to meet their specific needs and professional goals.
- Engage with interactive elements. Use quizzes, discussions, and real-life scenarios to make learning more dynamic.
- Provide continuous support. Offer regular feedback and opportunities for one-on-one mentorship.
What strategies have helped you engage remote trainees effectively?
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I give training to 50 or more remote trainees at once over 4 time zones. I found the following helpful: 1. Playing music as folks are joining to improve mood and atmosphere. 2. Have a pre- call to set expectations and introduce the trainers. 3. Make the training as interactive as possible. 4. Have some simultaneous breakout sessions with fewer trainees attending each session so that there are more opportunities for trainees to participate. 5. Play a fun team oriented game; we played jeopardy as a fun way to quiz folks on the training materials. 6. Give company swag or days off as prizes (provided you get buy-in from trainees managers). 7. Send out a survey to find out what works and what doesn’t and adjust as necessary.
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They need to know what’s in it for them. -Be curious, ask them what their expectations are. -Reassure them, by sharing the purpose of the training. A classic problem in training is that the manager will send people for training without explaining why.
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Tips for an effective remote training- Start remote training with how is it going to help them sale more / achieve targets / elevate their lives Simple and short sentences delivery instead of complex and lengthy conversations Incorporate online and physical activities after every 15 min to lighten the learning Let participant’s randomly repeat the learning or let them read from the slide Keep a practice of switch on camera of all participants Prepare take away in action plan format
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The training language should be understandable. It is important to learn participants' expectations from the training. Keep the training in the form of proactive participation and mutual question and answer
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To overcome resistance from remote trainees, start by building trust and demonstrating the relevance of the training to their specific roles. Begin sessions by explaining the “why” behind the training, linking it directly to their challenges or goals. Encourage active participation by creating collaborative spaces where trainees can share their experiences and ideas. Use storytelling and case studies to show real-world success achieved through similar training. Finally, gather continuous feedback to adapt your approach, showing trainees that their input shapes the content. This fosters engagement and transforms skepticism into active involvement.
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