12 Habits of Successful Trainers

In 2004, ASTD published Competency Model: Mapping the Future, which maps foundational competencies, areas of expertise, and roles for all workplace performance and development professionals. The 12 habits of successful trainers described in this Infoline have their foundation in the ASTD Competency Model, specifically the middle tier’s “designing learning” and “delivering training” areas of expertise.

The issue describes important theories, models, and processes of designing learning—such as the ADDIE model, adult learning theory, learning styles, and more—and provides tips and tools for developing the habits that can make you a successful trainer. A few of the 12 habits covered in the issue are preparing for training delivery, aligning solutions with objectives and needs, facilitating learning, managing the learning environment, evaluating solutions. The Infoline also provides an introduction to the ASTD Certification Institute’s Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential.