Setting up your classroom for success

Byryan

As a professional corporate trainer, I take the same care and attention when I prepare the room for a train-the-trainer workshop. I want my participants to feel welcome, comfortable and relaxed—just as if I were welcoming them into my own home. Depending on the workshop I’m delivering, we may be spending anywhere from one to five days together, and that’s a significant amount of time.

Source: 10 Quick Tips to Successful Training Room Set-Up

Some good ideas on what to think about when you’re setting up your classroom.

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