Game Training the Trainers

Training and education should be fun and engaging, allowing participants to get the most out of an event whilst also enjoying themselves. A positive training experience greatly increases engagement, retention and the subsequent application of learning.

Using inter-active, in-person games effectively in your training and group work is essential in developing and supporting an environment of energy, engagement and enjoyment.

This 1 day workshop will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to get the most out of live in-person games and experiential activity in your own training and group work delivery.

Games and experiential activity are a extremely powerful way to work and to develop learning in groups.  The best trainers have in their metaphorical tool box a wide selection of games that they can call upon at any time to support whatever piece of learning has been identified as necessary, in addition to having the skills to adapt and develop new games to meet needs.

Whether a professional trainer, a youth worker, a community development officer, a teacher, a mental health group practitioner, an HR professional, or anyone that works with groups on personal and professional development, understanding and using games effectively will prove to be your most beneficial resource that you will re-visit time and time again.

Used appropriately and to their fullest games have the power to:

• Energise
• Relax
• Engage learners
• Create focus
• Develop teamship
• Empower participants
• Create comfort in the space
• Generate a dynamic atmosphere
• Introduce and cement learning
• Draw analogies with real-life
• Elicit metaphors
• Create shared outcomes
• Develop strategic thinking
• Practice effective communication

1. an understanding on the theory of using games in training and group work
2. a rounded understanding of the different types of games available to use
3. when and how to use games effectively
4. you will have learnt a number of the most flexible and useful games
5. you will even have begun to develop one of your own games to support your own delivery