By Ashraf Al Shafaki

Description

Ground rules are basic rules of conduct during the training which trainees are expected to abide by.

Benefits

• Trainer and trainees are on the same understanding
• Trainees do not get offended whenever a trainer takes action against a noncomplying trainee

Method

• Distribute handouts during the first session laying down ground rules.
• Explicitly show ground rules you have set in the first slide of the slideshow presentation.
• Ask participants to collaboratively come up with ground rules, then take a vote on which ones to abide by.
• Write the ground rules on a flip chart sheet and hang it on the wall. Keep it there during the whole training.

Examples

• No smoking
• Cell phones off or silent