Past two days, I’m conducting Spirit of Enterprise Program, our core program for PRSS.
A total of 44 students in the class, with very good facilitators supporting this program. Without the facilitators, this program won’t be possible. Thank you Vasu, Kok Leong, Byron, Lynn, Yiming for being there.
This is one of the best program that I’ve done. Students were participative in all games, activities and debrief. I really enjoyed training this group of students very much. Thank you for allowing me to play a small part in your growing up.
Few things happened that touched me.
Firstly, when the whole team was down for lunch in their school canteen on the second day, some students greeted us when they saw us. That moment, I knew we had made an impression on them on the first day.
Secondly, one of the group (the all girls group) started to chat with me casually. They even greeted Jean very loudly in the class before the program starts. I knew bonding has been created and I am happy with that. Creating bonding with them, isn’t that all we want?
Thirdly, when I am done with my closing at the end of the program, the students gave a big round of applause. I felt appreciated, and it also means they enjoyed the program.
Fourth, some left comments like, “This program should be held for more days”, “Joe engaged me with his presentation style, unlike some other trainers who bored me”, “The facilitators are fantastic. They are able to relate their experiences to us”, “The lessons in this program can be applied to school and my life.”
I felt so much joy in doing this training. Thank you Mr Albert Neo for inviting us and arranging the venue, students and all the logistical support. Thank you for Seri for being a helpful and smiley librarian. Thank you for the students in PRSS, you gave me a wonderful experience.
Thank you facilitators:
Kok Leong: You are a darn good facilitator. Relating your experiences to the students, giving them a different perspective. You are also a freaking good upseller. Upsell and upsell and upsell. You added another dimension to the games.
Yiming: Awesome music person and timer. Always present in your task, never ever made a blunder. Tough negotiator in the game, I had fun seeing you negotiating as well.
Byron: Help us for many times, you know what is expected. Thank you for guiding the new facilitators. Your facilitating skill has definitely made a great leap forward.
Vasu: What can I say? With you around, there are laughter. You brought your experiences in business into your group. I will never be worried about you taking a group of students.
Lynn: You are everywhere. Always in present , ready to jump into any task given. Your presence always gave me a sense of support and encourage.
Jean: As always the most hardworking one, packing all the stuff on your own. Preparing all the logistics, ensuring the program runs smoothly.
Thank you so much everyone for allowing me to grow.
May 25, 2007 at 5:44 am
Hi Joe, Thank you for your acknowledgements. I had a great time with the kids too!! I feel that 1 thing that Actionpreneurs did that is outstandingly different from the rest of the people may be that we treat and respected the students as adults. At least that’s what I wanted to do during the facilitating process. I felt that the students are talented and smart, yet playful and energetic. Thanks for getting me into this amazing experience and creating this program for the future grneration…
May 27, 2007 at 6:43 am
Hi KL,
It was a great experience to have you around. Your amazing street smart facilitating is simple awesome.
I believe the kids learned a lot from your experience.