The Curse of Experience and Knowledge for the Expert Trainer
Expertise is a tool, not a barrier. Don't let your knowledge turn your workshop into a lecture.
When you possess too much knowledge, your training program turns into a lecture, transforming you from a trainer into a lecturer.
Symptoms of the Curse
Excessive Talking
Talking too much just to showcase your knowledge rather than facilitating learning.
Low Interaction
Reducing interaction and minimizing role-playing activities.
Over-Theoretical
Relying too much on theory and historical events instead of practical application.
Forgetting the Beginner's Mind
As experience increases, expert trainers often struggle with:
- Forgetting the beginner's current situation.
- Forgetting the fundamental knowledge needed to start.
- Forgetting the essential skills beginners lack at the start.
