How can we make training more effective?

Offering Constructive Challenges
Trainers can enhance learning by designing tasks and activities that push participants slightly beyond their current abilities. These challenges motivate participants to step out of their comfort zones, helping them develop new skills, improve critical thinking, and strengthen problem-solving abilities.

Using gamification techniques can make these challenges more engaging. By incorporating games or competitive elements, participants are encouraged to uncover new knowledge on their own, realizing that effort and persistence lead to valuable insights.

Providing Step-by-Step Instructions
When introducing activities or tasks, trainers should break down complex processes into clear, manageable steps. This approach helps learners feel more confident, reduces anxiety, and improves their chances of successfully completing the task. (For more on supporting learners with difficult assignments, see Brick 7.)