Your Attitude

Your attitude has an enormous influence on how your content comes across and is perceived by your learners. And, you’ll need to vary your attitude depending on your training topic and desired outcome.

For example, if you’re doing a training session on hazardous materials, you may need to be more assertive and direct, whereas, with sexual harassment training, you may need to be more patient and positive. Looking at the culture of the organization can help you decide which attitude characteristics are the most valuable to achieve your desired outcomes.

Here are the attitudes and traits that you’ll need to possess:

• Positive
• Helpful
• Energetic
• Patient
• Assertive
• Motivated
• Open to feedback
• Committed
• Enthusiastic
• Intuitive

As you learn about the fundamentals of adult learning, think about how you can incorporate these knowledge areas, skills, and attitudes into your sessions.