Open & Shut CaseHow to Open your Training Session with Confidence 

It’s that time of year again. Most of us feel the exhilaration of a new year. A new start. A clean slate. For many companies that means kick-off meetings focusing on new promotions, initiatives, and sales goals. In the training world, it means new training sessions designed to support the new year’s business initiatives.

This month will play host to all sorts of meetings and training sessions. How you open your meeting sets the tone. The employees who are attending the meeting are people first and workers second. And, they want to be treated that way.

Consider the meeting leader who, upon entering the room, says “Good morning. We have a lot to cover today so let’s get started. Last year our revenue¿” Whew. You can almost hear the audible sighs and shuffling of chairs as employees try to brace themselves for the next few hours.

They’re people first. They want to connect with you, the meeting leader, and other attendees before settling in to hear the important message of the meeting.

Arrive early. You are the face of the meeting. Arrive early to handle any last minute details or preparations so that you are free to greet each employee. If you’re busy setting up the room or finishing last-minute tasks as attendees arrive, the tone you set may be frenzied and too work-focused. Right or wrong, it may also suggest that you’re scattered and unorganized.

Remember, employees are people first and workers second. These meeting openers will help ensure that you and your attendees connect and that you set the appropriate tone. Your meetings will be more effective and your attendees will be more focused if you use the first 10 - 15 minutes of your meeting to create a comfortable environment.

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