Qemal Stafa Foundation organized “Training of Trainers 2023”, with the support of Kalevi Sorsa Foundation program “Supporting democracy in the Western Balkans – progress and 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 2023” aims to support individuals who want to engage as trainers and develop their skills in the field of decision-making, public communication and leadership as important pillars towards the path of success. The 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 took place on September 09-10 in Pogradec, Albania. In the first session, the participants were introduced to the importance of developing groups 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 individual learning approach were discussed. Social activities along the coast of Pogradec and the tourist village of Tushemisht took place at the end of the first day.

The second day’s sessions focused on Core Trainer Skills 1&2. Participants discussed ethics and values ​​in the first session. Communication skills and non-verbal communication, assessed as 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 the participants in the context of increased interactivity and cooperation.