Trainers

[cutecatch]

What qualities does a person need to be a successful orientation/corporate trainer

[january2011]

Off the top of my head:

 

 

• Engaging personality
  
• Thorough and up-to-date subject knowledge
  
• Able to explain complex ideas in simple terms
  
• Confidence
  
• Articulate
  
• Ability to talk to all levels of an organisation from the janitor to the CEO
  
• Willingness to travel
  
• Gravitas
  
• Patience
  
• Organised
  
• Ability to plan
  
• People-person/enjoys meeting new people
  
• Sales and marketing/networking skills (especially if they were freelance, self-employed)
  
• Good reputation
  
• Technical and basic trouble-shooting skills to work with presentation equipment
  
• Professional appearance and demeanor (can fit into corporate culture)