Sweeping, moping and cleaning up mess
Never-ending trash cans to empty
The drudgery of a menial job
The long hours flowing into oblivion
Before his mind flowed also into oblivion
He quit
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Sweeping, moping and cleaning up mess
Never-ending trash cans to empty
Must get the operating room clean
Ready for the next patient
Hustle, be thorough
She is in the life-saving business
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Why the difference in perspective? What does it have to do with training? Does your training teach the task or the mission?
Try implementing these tips next time you train:
- Start with explaining the impact of what you are training.
Compare these statements:
“In this training, we will learn how to run an after school program.”
“Everything we will learn in this training helps you to do one thing: make a life changing impact on kids by supporting them to get an education.”
- Illustrate at every opportunity in the training how the specific learning relates to the mission.
Compare these statements:
“Immediately after the kids arrive they get a snack and then you direct them to do their homework.”
“Because we know that not doing homework can sabotage their grades and lead to discouragement around education, the kids get a snack when they arrive and then we have immediately begin complete homework.”
- Wrap-up every training program with a motivating illustration of how the individual’s efforts will contribute to the success of the mission.
Training people how to achieve the mission, rather than do the task, gives them a valuable reason to perform. It relieves the drudgery of repetitive and seemingly menial tasks. It communicates to individuals that they make a difference.
What will you change in your training approach today?
© Linda M. Farley www.LMFarley.com LMF@onr.com
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