When reviewing a training event or seeking feedback from another person on your training, consider using the checklist below to guide your analysis.

Design Considerations

• Goals and Preparation. Set? Goals stated, explained, reached?
• Directions. Clear? Adequate? Followed by action?
• Lecturettes. Organization? Appropriate? Understandable?
• Processing. Adequate? Appropriate timing? Techniques used?
• Time Limits. Stated? Stuck to? Time periods well-chosen?
• Staging. Organization of participants? Location? Equipment?
• Participants and Staff. Secondary trainers or helpers? Facilitator role definition?
• Materials. Appropriate? Quality? Availability?
• Design and Atmosphere. Sequence flow? Flexible? Make sense?

Style Considerations

• Voice. Volume? Speed? Tone?
• Physical Presentation. Eye contact? Facial expression? Body language?
• Verbal Behavior. Wording clear, appropriate, non-evaluative?
• Interventions. Kind? Well-chosen? Handling of questions?

Source: Spitzer, Dean. Five Keys to Successful Training. Training, June 1986.