Re: Training Feedback

[Glen Warner <gdwarner -at- ricochet -dot- net>]

Susan Pearson <spearson -at- espial -dot- com> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I conducted a training session last week for one of my company's
> partners, and I wanted to send him a feedback form so that I can get 
an
> idea of where I need improvement.  I'm not really sure what to ask 
him,
> as I am new to this whole 'training' thing (apparently, 'technical
> writer' means 'I'll do anything that nobody else wants to do').  

Heh.

> I know I should ask him what his expectations were, and whether or 
not the
> training met his expectations, and what he thought of the materials,
> exercises, etc., but outside of that, I'm not sure what else I 
should be
> asking him.

Susie, I saw a book which was apparently written for someone in your 
situation today.  It was called "The Instant Trainer:  Quick Tips on 
How to Teach Others What you Know," by C. Leslie Charles and Chris 
Clarke-Epstein.

Please note that I have *not actually read this book* -- but I did 
look through it briefly, and dutifully wrote the title down for 
inclusion in my Big List of Books to Get via Interlibrary Loan.

From the blurb, there are sample evaluation forms in the book as well.

The book also has a 5-star average review on amazon.com ... which you 
shouldn't pay too much attention to, since it's only been reviewed by 
one person. :o)

Either way, stop by your local book store (or library) and build your 
evaluation sheet from theirs.

Good luck .....

--gdw
> 
> Thanking you in advance,
> Susie Pearson