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Strategies For Supporting Different Types Of Behaviours
The following strategies serve only as guidelines and should be modified
to suit the unique situation you are dealing with.
Behaviour Strategy
The Monopoliser
This is someone who wants and As a Trainer, it is your responsibility to
enjoys being under the spotlight; minimise this behaviour as quickly as
they are usually the first to volunteer possible while maintaining this person’s self-
and seems to have something to say esteem.
about everything.
Possible strategies include:
They have the potential to prevent 1. Give this person a chance to shine; then
other Learners from contributing redirect the discussion to the rest of the
by dominating the group and group (“Thanks for that, Charlie. Does
discussions.
anyone else have any thoughts about
this?”).
2. Find ways to re-channel Charlie’s energy,
for example, ask him to note group
contributions on a flip chart.
3. If the above fails, you may need to speak
with Charlie privately. Let him know that
you value his contribution; however, it is
important everyone in the group has the
opportunity to contribute.
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