Planning

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Planning
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Learning Objectives

• As a result of this training experience, you
  willbe able to
• List the six steps required in planning training
  courses.
• Explain the value and importance of carefully
  planned training courses.
• State two basic types of plans.

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PRE-PLANNING

• Who gives you your training assignments?
• Do you always receive an assignment from someone
  else?

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PRE-PLANNING

• What questions must be answered before developing
  a training plan?

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BENEFITS OF PLANNING

• We all know that problems occur from poor
  planning, but what benefits can we expect from
  good planning?

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BENEFITS OF PLANNING

• Increased attendance at the next training
  session.
• Trainers build confidence and skill in handling
  training aids and equipment.
• Leaders receive accurate and complete
  information, and do a better job as a result.
• Trainers know what is expected.
• Trainers stay within the time limits.
• Trainers give enthusiasm and confidence to other
  leaders.
• Learning objectives are achieved.

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TWO TYPES OF PLANS

• There are two types of plans that relate to
  training
• SHORT-RANGE PLANS
• LONG-RANGE PLANS

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SHORT-RANGE PLANS

• Meet a particular objective in the near future
• Cover a limited area of training
• Answer the question Are we doing things right?
• Should fit well within and contribute to
  long-range plans
• Some examples
• Plans for basic training sessions for new leaders
  who have just been recruited
• Plans for a den chief training conference
• Plans for training roundtable staff members

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LONG RANGE PLANS

• Cover a longer time
• May include a variety of different types of
  training
• Some examples
• An annual plan, including Fast Start and basic
  training
• Makeup training sessions
• Den chief training
• Regular monthly roundtables
• Supplemental training
• Personal coaching
• Self-study

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LONG RANGE PLANS
We should not overlook the importance of
long-range plans in providing a total leadership
growth and development program for leaders.
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Assignment

• Plan the teams BSA 500 victory celebration,
  using the Six Stepsof Planning.

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SUMMARY

• A well planned training course is easier to
  present and easier for participants to
  understand.
• The process permits each planning step to be
  revisited whenever necessary.
• On-going improvements make training more
  effective.

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Plan your work. Work your plan.