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Most people attend training workshops with a set of expectations regarding what they will gain from the workshop. However, sometimes their expectations are not very practical  or realistic.

Here is a closer look:

1. I will get to learn everything about the subject, right? Wrong. A training workshop is at best a refresher course that provides an overview of a topic. Most importantly, it provides a roadmap  for your future learning direction.
2. The training will provide quick solutions.  Sorry, but training doesn’t provide magic solutions as it can only show you the path to excel. It can transform your thinking, but in the end it all depends on you to practice and explore.
3. Attending numerous training programmes will brighten up my job prospects.  Success in your career only depends upon the skills set you have and how effectively you translate them into results. Training programmes cannot substitute a degree on your resume but they can supplement the strategic direction of your career.
4. A trainer without an elaborate PowerPoint presentation will be ineffective.  PowerPoint presentations are only one of the many audio-visual aids that can be used to facilitate learning. They are not indispensable for imparting knowledge and when used unimaginatively, they can unsupportive of critical thinking and discussion.
5. The participants will be like me. Your fellow participants may not have the same level of experience and expertise as you. Drastically slashed training budgets have meant an ever-decreasing number of participants at training programmes making it difficult to ensure a homogenous degree of training participation.

Remember, the ultimate success and effectiveness of a training programme lies with you. Use it as a stepping-stone to enter the fascinating world of knowldege and awareness.