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723 Conducting OSH Training
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Practice Makes Perfect

Image of a trainer presenting training
You should conduct at least one "dry run" of your presentation in front of a mirror, or a friend.

Be sure to get ready by practicing your presentation. If you have a training script, read the script. You should conduct at least one "dry run" in front of a mirror, or a friend who can give you some objective feedback. Practice being yourself, not someone else. You'll be able to uncover technical inaccuracies or inconsistencies. You'll learn how to say it better each time.

The idea is that you need to create a "mental script" so that you are not expressing ideas, concepts, principles, or instructions for the first time. Each time you practice, your mental script will improve. If you practice the presentation several times prior to the actual presentation, your presentation will appear more polished.

If you use notes in your presentation, and you don't practice, you'll be glued to them. Nothing looks more unprepared or less sincere than a trainer who reads cards. Learn to express yourself without being dependent on cards. Practicing will allow you to do that. Practicing will also improve your confidence level and that will show.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

1-2. Why is it a good idea to practice your presentation at least once prior to the training date?