Effective Trainers Checklist
To Be a Trainer: First Lead by Example
“Self development is a choice no one can require of you but everyone
expects from you.” - Alyssa Leland
1. Consistency-With each trainee and other leaders/trainers
2. Patience
3. Reliability-be present for all scheduled training shifts, be prepared beforehand.
How to train:
5 Phases of the trainee learning
1 I Show You
Teach something new
2 I Help You
work with your trainee to create good skills
3 You Do (Practice) Watch for coaching opportunities
they should be able to show what they understand and the “why”
4 You Show Me
behind it
You Show Others This takes time but shows an efficiency and confidence level. They
5
(Follow Up)
understand the standard and “why” well enough to explain to others.
When You Train Always Use this Format
When you train, always use these four steps:
1
Safety Policies
2
Tasks and Procedures
3
Explain The “Why”
4
Re-cap: Coach and Develop: “Encourage Good Habits”
As a Trainer you are responsible for the development of the trainee
Standard Control—Include When You Train: Expectations
Quality Set the standard for them to follow
Time
Demonstrate how to execute the set
standard in an appropriate time
DO NOT SACRIFICE QUALITY
FOR SPEED
DO NOT SACRIFICE SPEED
FOR QUALITY