When hosting instructor led events, I often include an abbreviated agenda with the invitation. Since plans and schedules may change in the weeks leading to the training session, I’ve learned it is easier to distribute the detailed agenda when the event begins than make revisions to what has already been communicated. Usually, I handout a simple document- the specific schedule, presenters’ names, and a brief synopsis of the topic. For a three to four day event, this would be three to four pages of details.
A few weeks ago, I realized a daily agenda might be a better format, and I don’t think this would be any more complicated to prepare than the document I currently provide to learners. Most likely, I would supplement this with a basic agenda that simply lists presentation titles and times, presented as a handout or as a wall chart.
I’ve attached an example here. Pay close attention to the space on the right side of the document. In addition to listing details regarding the day’s events, the blank space provided for questions and follow-up goals will hopefully prompt your participant to think strategically about the knowledge he/she/they gain and how they might apply to make performance improvements in the workplace!
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