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Another year and Training<\/em> magazine\u2019s annual Salary Survey is here. After reviewing the survey results on p. 36, you may be wondering what it takes to earn a higher salary or simply be in line with the survey results. There are fives ways to do that, and we will share them with you.<\/p>\n

But first, we have a few observations. The common consensus on how to earn more is developing our skill sets. Learning practitioners tend to focus on acquiring new skills, but they often forget mastering and refreshing fundamental training skills to deliver learning in a variety of contexts more effectively. The fundamental ability to transfer knowledge to others is common across any learning vehicle, whether it\u2019s the classroom, e-learning, Webinars, or coaching.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, people new to the training industry often practice a \u201cspray the information and pray something sticks\u201d learning approach. At the other extreme are experienced trainers who are complacent or lazy, simply coasting on past successes.<\/p>\n

Training is a huge responsibility! When you\u2019re asked to develop knowledge, people essentially are giving you permission to get into their heads. Regretfully, too many Learning practitioners slip back into bad habits and then blame external factors for training ineffectiveness.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t blame. Take control. Whether you\u2019re a new trainer or seasoned veteran, it\u2019s incumbent upon you to sharpen your training skills. Here are five tips that will make you a more effective trainer\u2014and perhaps your check a bit heftier:<\/p>\n

1. Know and refresh the fundamentals.<\/strong> Effective trainers keep things simple and regularly revisit fundamental training skills such as:<\/p>\n