The ‘Social’ Face of Training

The black board does not even figure in the same league. However, even the staunchest of technology supporters could not have predicted the extent to which training and trainers will be helped by the use of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. It takes a few seconds today to let people know about the trainings that you have conducted and even post pictures and videos as the training is happening. If you are seriously considering entering the field of training, posting your demo video on Facebook coupled with updating your profile and information on Linkedin could go a long way in helping you get your foot in the door. You will have to agree that it has reduced the amount of work and effort that one needed to put in order to get a start. The thought of knocking on doors, waiting in office lobbies, getting appointments and getting past personal secretaries and front office personnel is enough to put the fear of God in many and steer them away from ever making the attempt. The life of young and aspiring trainers has become way easier, thanks to social media. Those that learn to leverage the power and potential of these platforms can be seen and heard by a lot more people than possible before. It is enough to dramatically change the life of a trainer and make the ordinary seem a whole lot better. Can you fathom the use of these platforms in the hands of powerful teachers and trainers like Gandhi and Christ? This week we focus on how the use of technology and social media has made your life better. Do you use social media on a regular basis and if so how? How do you use technology to market your trainings and get word out there? And more importantly, do you even believe that there is a place for social media and technology in training?