Everything counts – All the failures, all the successes, all the mundane. I didn’t just start here, I got here.
I was like you. I started green just like everyone else.
Been there done that. The only way to get experience is through doing.
This is my story…
The “Voice” – You must catch their attention.
Command the room, when you walk into a classroom - they need to be quiet and focused on you.
Active listening is a step toward learning.
Education vs Training vs Experience
Education is accomplished through classrooms, lectures, books, academics.
Experience is gained through doing or live action.
Training is live action, but in a controlled setting. Training must be practical, measurable and applicable.
It needs to be practical because there is no reason to train something that won’t happen.
It needs to be measurable so we can see improvement.
It needs to be applicable because you need to be able to use the training during experience.
Training bridges the gap between education and experience. Training is the practice of education. Training can be leaned on in place of experience when experience is lacking.
The main difference between training and experience is that training is in a controlled environment like a lab or training grounds setting.
“Trial by Fire”
This is experience based with very little training or education prior to the experience.
The job needed to be done and no one else could do it.
Failsafe Training
This is when you train for the absolute worst possible scenario.
“Walk the walk”
They must believe that it can be done. This is achieved by showing them that you can do it.
You must have legitimacy. You can’t set a bar of expectations that you can’t meet yourself.
Create Good habits.
For example – check the equipment the same way
Good habits stop bad had habits ie using lancets for Blood sugars draws vs using needlesticks from IVs
Habits create efficiency and allows for recognition of deficiencies easier
Carrot vs stick
There must be a balance between being a tough badass and a gentle mentor.
Don’t be scared to correct and coach with passion but be ready to put an arm around their shoulder to support and guide.
Dos and Don’ts
Don’t disrespect or harass.
Do maintain an achievable bar of expectation and accountability.
