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Frequently Asked Questions

• I’d like to train a large group of people. Can we do that?
• What does my organization need to provide?
• Why do you use two instructors?
• Would you consider a format other than two consecutive days?
• How much prep work is involved for the participants?
• I have a mixed group. Some people are much more experienced and effective than others… can they attend the same class?
• Do you recommend putting people at different levels within our organization in the same class?

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I’d like to train a large group of people. Can we do that?
We’re pretty strict about the size of the groups we’ll train in a single 2-day session. We don’t recommend more than 10. Larger groups need to be split into smaller classes.

What does my organization need to provide?
Two training rooms and some AV equipment:
Room One: should be large enough for the entire group and equipped with flip charts and any other visual aid projection equipment the participant will need. (LCD, overhead projector, etc.).
Room Two: should be large enough for 2 people and a TV/VCR set-up.
We provide the cameras and all other course material.
Although we will work with you to find an appropriate training location, the logistics of the location, meals and transportation coordination rest with you.

Why do you use two instructors?
Because the personal consultation provided by the second instructor is incredibly valuable. Think of it this way, our workshops combine (1) the benefits of group training—practice with real-life presentations, feedback from peers, personal recommendations from an instructor—and (2) the benefits of 1-1 coaching—private tape review, in-depth discussion of the individual concerns, reinforcement of good habits, and help focusing on key development issues.

Would you consider a format other than two consecutive days?
Yes. The potential hazard is lost momentum and focus. However, we have successfully managed this approach in the past.

How much prep work is involved for the participants?
Participants will be asked to (1) read at least the first chapter of the Turpin Communication Resource Guide, which provides an overview of the class and its goals and (2) think about a topic and an audience for the presentation they’ll be working on in the workshop.

I have a mixed group. Some people are much more experienced and effective than others… can they attend the same class?
Mixed groups are fine.
Training is highly individual and everyone gets equal time and attention. So regardless of where they are when they come in, Turpin workshops take people to their next level of effectiveness.

Do you recommend putting people at different levels within our organization in the same class?
It depends on the culture of your organization and the individuals involved. Will reporting relationships or the politics of the group hinder or enrich the feedback individual participants receive? Your answer to this question will determine the correct approach. If necessary, Turpin Communication consultants can help you think through this decision.