We All know that great facilitators have a bundle of competencies that help them succeed in a very challenging job. In this blog, I want to highlight only two tangibles, out of many which are under the control of facilitators. In general, facilitators tend to focus on the core requirements, i.e. the learning side, but sometimes they miss some things that may make the training course an unforgettable journey. The two tangibles I am speaking of, and which in my humble opinion are so important that they should be considered by any vigilant facilitator are: the visual and olfactory aspects.
In addition, and what is really important, is that no matter how many times you have delivered the same training course or workshop, it is only natural to sweat a little, if only from exertion. Consequently, if not careful, you risk flashing those big wet stains under your arms. So, if possible, wear a jacket/blazer or wear a shirt that won’t show you sweat. You should obviously test it before doing the training.
Just keep in mind that these two tangibles are within your control, and that it is a good idea to project the best image.
What do you think? Should a consultant or facilitator dress up or down? Should they wear perfume? What are your ideas regarding each of these aspects?
Senior Consultant
Mr. Charles Tawk is a senior consultant with Meirc Training & Consulting. Charles holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Training from the University of Leicester- UK and a Bachelor degree of laws from the Lebanese University. Charles is a senior certified professional by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP)-USA, a certified training practitioner (CTP™) from the Institute of Performance and Learning- Canada, certified in occupational health and safety from Nebosh-UK, and a registered organization development consultant with the International Society for Organization Development and Change (ISODC)-USA. In addition, Charles earned specialized certifications in health and society from Harvard University, globalization from Texas University at Austin and international human rights from Belgium’s Louvain University.
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