In a small village, lived a saint who was worshipped by all. People used to go to him with their problems and he always had a solution for their troubles. Everyone believed that the man could look into the future and predict it for them.
Now in the same village, there were 2 boys who were very jealous of the Saint’s popularity. Now to prove him wrong, they challenged the saint. They claimed that in front of the whole village, they would prove that the man was an imposter and knew nothing about the future.
They hid a small bird in their hand and asked the saint to guess what they were holding.
The saint said “It’s indeed a pleasant sight to see a bird in human’s hand”
The boys were surprised that he could guess it right.
Now in front of the whole village, their reputation was at stake so they asked the saint again to guess if the bird was dead or alive.
Their plan was to kill the bird in their palm if the saint said it was alive, and to let it fly off if the saint said its dead. This way they could prove that the saint was lying.
To this the saint said “The answer is in your hands.. if you wish, you can let the birds live and if you want, you can kill them”
NOW WHEN U END A TRAINING SESSION, YOU CAN NARRATE THIS STORY AND LET THE PARTICIPANTS DECIDE IF THEY WISH TO END THEIR LEARNINGS THERE IN THAT ROOM OR TO GO BACK TO THEIR WORK PLACE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR LEARNINGS..ITS ALL IN THEIR HANDS.
AND ON THAT NOTE, YOU MAY WRAP UP YOUR SESSION.
BELIEVE YOU ME, ITS VERY EFFECTIVE!!!
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5Now in the same village, there were 2 boys who were very jealous of the Saint’s popularity. Now to prove him wrong, they challenged the saint. They claimed that in front of the whole village, they would prove that the man was an imposter and knew nothing about the future.
They hid a small bird in their hand and asked the saint to guess what they were holding.
The saint said “It’s indeed a pleasant sight to see a bird in human’s hand”
The boys were surprised that he could guess it right.
Now in front of the whole village, their reputation was at stake so they asked the saint again to guess if the bird was dead or alive.
Their plan was to kill the bird in their palm if the saint said it was alive, and to let it fly off if the saint said its dead. This way they could prove that the saint was lying.
To this the saint said “The answer is in your hands.. if you wish, you can let the birds live and if you want, you can kill them”
NOW WHEN U END A TRAINING SESSION, YOU CAN NARRATE THIS STORY AND LET THE PARTICIPANTS DECIDE IF THEY WISH TO END THEIR LEARNINGS THERE IN THAT ROOM OR TO GO BACK TO THEIR WORK PLACE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR LEARNINGS..ITS ALL IN THEIR HANDS.
AND ON THAT NOTE, YOU MAY WRAP UP YOUR SESSION.
BELIEVE YOU ME, ITS VERY EFFECTIVE!!!
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Hi Nidhi,
The idea of relating it to a training session is that it is where new concepts are taught or people are trained on something, and it is where people learn something new. The concept is, "hey participants, it's in your hands to either leave in this room itself what you have learned today or to go out and implement/practice."
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Suba
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The idea of relating it to a training session is that it is where new concepts are taught or people are trained on something, and it is where people learn something new. The concept is, "hey participants, it's in your hands to either leave in this room itself what you have learned today or to go out and implement/practice."
Regards,
Suba
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Hi Anita Thank for your guidance....really appreciate.....it. I will Surely us in Training Programmer in future when i will prepare one. Cheers :lol: Nidhi (Hr Executive)
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Hi Anita,
Well-thought story. I use the same one called "Kaaallluu kaka ki kahani," but the difference is that instead of two boys, it features an MBA graduate who comes back to the village. I typically use it at the start of the session and explain to them that it's in their hands to learn today and be serious in class.
However, even if we use it at the end, it's okay, but the effect is greater when the learning happens at the beginning of the session.
Thanks,
Raaj
From India, Mumbai
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Well-thought story. I use the same one called "Kaaallluu kaka ki kahani," but the difference is that instead of two boys, it features an MBA graduate who comes back to the village. I typically use it at the start of the session and explain to them that it's in their hands to learn today and be serious in class.
However, even if we use it at the end, it's okay, but the effect is greater when the learning happens at the beginning of the session.
Thanks,
Raaj
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There is a saying "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush". This seems like a bird in had being worth two in the hand.
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I knew this story long back but I could never link this story to the training program.
Hates off for such a wonderful thinking and linking it with training.
Even on completion of any good lecture/address by some eminent persons on any subject also we can tell this story before ending any such address or lecture.
Once again appreciated.
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S.Kumarasubramanian
From India, Madras
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Hates off for such a wonderful thinking and linking it with training.
Even on completion of any good lecture/address by some eminent persons on any subject also we can tell this story before ending any such address or lecture.
Once again appreciated.
Regards,
S.Kumarasubramanian
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Hello Anita, Thanks for sharing this story with every one. It’s really a very nice story and i also feel that it can be effective for training. once again thanks. Anal Shah
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Hi Anitha, that story is indeed thot provoking. i have heard this story before in a difrnt angle. however, good job! cheers!
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Hi Anita,
Well said. It's true that every training program should end with such related questions that would leave the attendees thinking about it. In fact, this thinking process after the training sessions is where they really learn things. The training period is only a platform providing the basic directions.
Prashanti
From India, Madras
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Well said. It's true that every training program should end with such related questions that would leave the attendees thinking about it. In fact, this thinking process after the training sessions is where they really learn things. The training period is only a platform providing the basic directions.
Prashanti
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Hi All,
This is a good way to end a training session. Generally, I end a training session with a motivational story. Most Indians of the present generation are going through a state where they are confident at one level; however, they suffer where self-image is concerned. Those who attended my training would well remember the "Karate Boy" story.
It is good for trainers/facilitators to guide people towards living with grace even though the times are competition-filled. Being cautious is good; however, like the two boys, there are many individuals and companies who are always suspicious and are driven towards proving others wrong. Such stories can be a very effective tool.
I shall try this story, Anita. There's a farewell party coming up, and maybe I'll try this for those trainees.
I would like to end with a favorite quote: "Life has come from a very beautiful source. If you remain in touch with that source, everything about you will be beautiful." - SJV
Have a nice day!
Sujatha
From India, Bhilai
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This is a good way to end a training session. Generally, I end a training session with a motivational story. Most Indians of the present generation are going through a state where they are confident at one level; however, they suffer where self-image is concerned. Those who attended my training would well remember the "Karate Boy" story.
It is good for trainers/facilitators to guide people towards living with grace even though the times are competition-filled. Being cautious is good; however, like the two boys, there are many individuals and companies who are always suspicious and are driven towards proving others wrong. Such stories can be a very effective tool.
I shall try this story, Anita. There's a farewell party coming up, and maybe I'll try this for those trainees.
I would like to end with a favorite quote: "Life has come from a very beautiful source. If you remain in touch with that source, everything about you will be beautiful." - SJV
Have a nice day!
Sujatha
From India, Bhilai
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Dear Anita,
Very nice story. But what was actually nice was the way you correlated it with using it in a training session. A very novel and subtle way of encouraging people to make tangible benefits out of any training program they attend.
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Ajay
From India, Chennai
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Very nice story. But what was actually nice was the way you correlated it with using it in a training session. A very novel and subtle way of encouraging people to make tangible benefits out of any training program they attend.
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Ajay
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Hi Anita!
The story is a good one appearing in the current management literature. Recently, I had used this for a project of my daughter titled 'Global Warming'. Good idea from you to wrap up a training session. Thanks.
Ashok
From India, Bhubaneswar
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The story is a good one appearing in the current management literature. Recently, I had used this for a project of my daughter titled 'Global Warming'. Good idea from you to wrap up a training session. Thanks.
Ashok
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Believe it or not, it was a fabulous story.... Gr8 post ya... thanx for the same.... Regards Shriya Karve.
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Hi Anitha, It was indeed a nice ending note which will definitely refresh one’s mind at the end of day session of training and gives a touch to choose. Nice one...!! Regards, Dinakar.V - HR
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Hey just gone through the story and really it hold gr8 message 4 training participants. i vl defintley use this story in my next session. Thanks 4 sharing Regards, Neetu Singh
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Hey Anita,
The story makes a lot of sense. It is very true and it has to be a part of every training. It is very important for us to make our participants understand the need for training and that they should implement it during their work. I am sure that this will help. The participants will always remember this after the training sessions.
Thanks a ton.
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Sheetal
From India, Pune
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The story makes a lot of sense. It is very true and it has to be a part of every training. It is very important for us to make our participants understand the need for training and that they should implement it during their work. I am sure that this will help. The participants will always remember this after the training sessions.
Thanks a ton.
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Sheetal
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Well, that was a good one. But let me add another story to yours, probably to give your thought a little boost. It goes like this:
Two salesmen of a shoe manufacturing company were sent to an island for a survey where apparently all the inhabitants were barefoot. They both did their work. The first person went back and said, "There is no scope to sell any shoes because nobody uses shoes there."
The second person made a remark that, "There are thousands of opportunities to sell our product because nobody there wears a shoe. This is what training should impart - the right attitude to excel and grow.
Keep posting.
Cheers,
Aparna Nair
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Two salesmen of a shoe manufacturing company were sent to an island for a survey where apparently all the inhabitants were barefoot. They both did their work. The first person went back and said, "There is no scope to sell any shoes because nobody uses shoes there."
The second person made a remark that, "There are thousands of opportunities to sell our product because nobody there wears a shoe. This is what training should impart - the right attitude to excel and grow.
Keep posting.
Cheers,
Aparna Nair
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Hi Anita,
Well, that was a good climax for an usual training. Let me add another story which will probably give your story a little boost.
The story goes like this: a shoe manufacturing company asked two of its executives to conduct a survey on an island where apparently all the inhabitants were barefoot. The two of them set off for their task. They carried it out well and got back to their boss and remarked in the following way:
The first said, "Since there aren't any who are using footwear, we can't sell any there."
And the second said, "Sir, since nobody is using their footwear, we have ample opportunity to sell our products in good volume as each person is a prospective buyer!"
This is exactly what a training should inculcate - the right attitude towards your job and life so that you grow and excel.
Thanks for sharing! Keep posting.
Cheers,
Aparna Nair :)
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Well, that was a good climax for an usual training. Let me add another story which will probably give your story a little boost.
The story goes like this: a shoe manufacturing company asked two of its executives to conduct a survey on an island where apparently all the inhabitants were barefoot. The two of them set off for their task. They carried it out well and got back to their boss and remarked in the following way:
The first said, "Since there aren't any who are using footwear, we can't sell any there."
And the second said, "Sir, since nobody is using their footwear, we have ample opportunity to sell our products in good volume as each person is a prospective buyer!"
This is exactly what a training should inculcate - the right attitude towards your job and life so that you grow and excel.
Thanks for sharing! Keep posting.
Cheers,
Aparna Nair :)
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Well, Anita...
Can't you start a training session with the story you narrated so that people really understand what they are up to? Then at the end, as I said, the climax could probably be the story of those two salesmen that I narrated a while ago... so that even at the end they are reminded of the purpose and the utility.
Cheers,
Aparna Nair
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Can't you start a training session with the story you narrated so that people really understand what they are up to? Then at the end, as I said, the climax could probably be the story of those two salesmen that I narrated a while ago... so that even at the end they are reminded of the purpose and the utility.
Cheers,
Aparna Nair
From India, Thiruvananthapuram
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Dear Aparna,
I also use the story of two salesmen, but that's during training when I talk about the importance of attitude. The reason for using the story at the end is that it actually hits the participants hard, and they are able to correlate the training's learning to their everyday applications.
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I also use the story of two salesmen, but that's during training when I talk about the importance of attitude. The reason for using the story at the end is that it actually hits the participants hard, and they are able to correlate the training's learning to their everyday applications.
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Hi anita, R u some where associated with aptech. as in a training session of aptech I have heard this very story. thaks for sharing regds Piyali chakraborty
From India, Durgapur
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Hello, Anita,
It is really a good story. We can use it to ensure that all participants will implement the learning they have gained in any workshop. Remember, "learning does not take place until behavior changes."
It is truly appreciated. Good story.
Regards,
AFAQUE AHMAD
Asst. Manager (Exams)
From India, Pune
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It is really a good story. We can use it to ensure that all participants will implement the learning they have gained in any workshop. Remember, "learning does not take place until behavior changes."
It is truly appreciated. Good story.
Regards,
AFAQUE AHMAD
Asst. Manager (Exams)
From India, Pune
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Hi Anitha, Very nicely scrippted...... Realy the story will have a strong implication after the training. Keeping posting the good things. Balasubramaniam
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I would like to inform all Cite HR members that I am no longer associated with 'New Wave Training & Corporate Solutions' due to their unprofessional and immoral work ethics. Although they still have my name on their website, do not be misled by it. Therefore, in the future, if anybody deals with the above-mentioned company for any training program or financial transactions for training, it will be at their own responsibility.
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