5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Freelance Corporate Trainer

Hiring the right freelance corporate trainer for your organization is a major decision. You need a well-qualified individual to not only administer training, but deliver positive results for your organization. It’s not an easy choice to choose a freelance corporate trainer, as there are a number of options out there: part-time / full-time trainers, semi-retired consultants, specialty trainers, teachers-turned-trainers, etc. So what should you take into account before saying yes?

Here are the 5 things you need to keep in mind before making the big decision: 

What type of delivery style does the trainer have? Are they presentation-focused or facilitative? Do they tend to use a storytelling approach? Or is their style more direct, structured, and linear? The question may not seem like a big deal, but it does matter. While having a background in improv isn’t a requirement, the trainer needs to have exceptional communication skills and the ability to effortlessly guide conversations, assert confidence, and provide participants with tools they need to succeed.