Seven Colors for Trainers

It’s Holi, the festival of joy and colors. Colors signify some particular qualities or attributes. Colors are also known to impact our emotions and moods. We all have our favorite colors. So as a trainer how do I add color to my training sessions? Like De Bono’s colorful thinking hats, I thought we trainers should infuse some colors in our training programs depending on the situation and need.

These seven colors will help to make your training sessions more effective, lively and inspirational.

Pink – This is the most popular of all Holi colors. Pink gives a feeling of affection, nurturing, and bonding. A trainer has to be genuinely interested in helping the participants. This involves setting the right environment and making the training more personal by knowing the names and backgrounds of the participants. It’s important to address the WIIFM question (What’s in it for me?) in the first session itself. Learners will show more interest and active participation if they are clear on how they will be benefitted by the training session. In addition to the WIIFM question, the trainer has to create a sense of bonding among the participants through ice-breakers and exercises that make the individuals come together as a group.

Red - Energy and passion are paramount for any training session. Can we expect the participants to be energized, if the trainer doesn’t radiate any enthusiasm or passion? The trainer has to not only understand the energy levels of the group, but also the energy levels of himself / herself. Use energizers, go outdoors, have activities that make participants physically move around.

Blue – There is nothing better than infusing some soothing blue after all that physical / mental activity. Have some calming breath control exercises or reflection sessions to help the participants consolidate their thoughts and improve overall recall. Regular breaks and time-outs are also representative of this color.

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