Capacity Building

I introduced myself and smiled at them.

They were so stiff, confused and didn't know what to make of me. Grinning, I calmly set up my lecture slide and  proceeded with my training session.

Half way through the basics, I could read the emotions mirrored on their young faces. They were obviously surprised to see a young lady in the midst of advanced trainers. Did I mention that I'm used to that expression of surprise? Well, I am and  from experience, I knew the easiest way to win their rapt attention. 

I flipped to the next slide and watched as the initial astonishment gradually ebbed away and was replaced by acceptance followed by warmth. When they laughed at my first joke, I knew the class was mine.

As I walked them through the vivid slides I had painstakingly prepared all night, they responded with beaming smiles and scribbled with gusto on their writing pads. My day was made. I was certain I was making a lasting impression with my unique, participatory and exciting training style. Even our team leader was nodding and taking notes...wow!

My joy knew no bounds when several questions were fired at me by keen minds and the least vocal had an opinion to share with the rest.

In the end, I did not only succeed in improving their competence, knowledge, attitude and skills for capacity building, I also made life long friends.

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