The Qemal Stafa Foundation organized the “Training of Trainers 2022” which is based on the program “Supporting Democracy in the Western Balkans – Progress and Building Bridges of Cooperation” with a tailored curriculum that includes three intensive and interactive modules, designed as a combination of theoretical presentations and practical skills for participants. “Training of Trainers 2022” aims to support individuals who want to engage as trainers and develop their skills in the fields of decision-making, public communication and leadership as important pillars towards the path to success. Topics included in this training include leadership disciplines, a session on communication, media, constructive debate and personal development, modules that will challenge each of the participants.
The first module was held on September 10-11 in Pogradec, Albania. In the first session, participants were introduced to the importance of group development and the processes of their creation. During this session, exercises were conducted and the participants were divided into groups based on the techniques learned. Learning styles and lifelong learning as an important approach to individual learning were discussed. Social activities along the coast of Pogradec and the tourist village of Tushemisht were held at the end of the first day.
The sessions on the second day focused on Basic Trainer Skills 1&2. Participants discussed ethics and values in the first session. Communication skills and non-verbal communication, considered the most important basic skills for a trainer, were addressed in the second session.
In the last session, the trainers discussed leadership and debating skills, mentioning different leadership styles and approaches, as well as conflict management skills. This last session was accompanied by simulation games, sharing personal experiences among participants in the context of increasing interactivity and cooperation.
