Using Training Videos Correctly

Making use of videos as a new trainer can aid in communicating very effectively. They appeal to the younger generations and also to the visual style learners. Buying or even renting videos can be expensive. It can become time consuming when selecting the ‘perfect’ one, but they are excellent ways to demonstrate skills and concepts. So ignoring the expenses involved, the following points will help a trainer select the right video:

DO’s & DONT’s  

The purpose of the video is to comlimnt, enhance and reinforce your message.

Quality is very important. Today’s media-sophisticated audience have high expectations.

A video should reflect the diversity of todays business world, they should represent a variety of races, nationalities, and ages and have gender balance.

Be sure your video meets your needs and satisfies your objectives.

• BENEFITS

  · Videos offer models of positive behaviour and therefore fit perfectly into the behaviour –modelling approach to training.

  · For multiple sessions, videos help ensure that your message is consistent for all groups.

  · Videos are an efficient and cost effective way of dealing with multiple sessions and locations.

  · Videos often provide the opportunity to bring well-known experts into your session.