As you can see, it has been a while since I posted. Life happens, between the holidays, and family visiting, it seems that I have been running around like a chicken with his head cut off. If only I had someone to write my ideas down regularly in my blog, wait a minuet, that is where I am going with all this. A good friend once told me we teach what we need the most, well that is true in my case. The good news is that I am getting closer to the launch of my first training program, and I am already talking to expert bloggers, writers and twitterers (not sure on proper word tense there, advice?). Anyway this all means I am getting closer every day to operation. I have learned from experience that Proper planning leads to proper execution, and until I have others livings counting on the company, I can afford to make sure the formula is being set up right for the company. Currently I am debating on class format, as a class with everyone on computers following along could be a nightmare for all but the slowest in the class, and I know that would upset me if I was looking to learn, and paying for it.
So here are the options I am considering:
1. Classroom with take home books that will serve as a reference and step by step of the class.
2. Same as above, but with USB jump drives handed out with complete materials on it, no printed materials, or a minimal of paper for notes with the jump drive.
3. a CD class that anyone can buy with embeded links taking students to the different social media so they can set it up as they learn.
4. online webinars
5. online self guided program.
I would love to hear feedback on what format you think would work best for the people you know who are not social media savvy, but want to be.
Sometimes it’s really that simple, isn’t it? I feel a little stupid for not thinking of this myself/earlier, though.
Great idea, thanks for this tip!
PDF’s also work greatly!
Being a recent college grad, I can tell you getting everyone to show up at one place at one time is sometimes tricky. Especially if you will be working with people across the bay area or state. As many people either have jobs or freelance schedules that are all over the place.
I think the best thing is an online self guided program, that way it’s easy for you to edit if you have any changes to make and everyone can view on their own time. (with a deadline of course for reading the material)
I think after this, gather up people’s feedback and schedule a day where you could answer anything in person and maybe a fun brainstorming session in a relaxed atmosphere would be an awesome idea to make those involved feel more like a team.
Great blog, I enjoy reading the posts!
-Miss D