Why is the training environment important?

[cas42]

I am doing a course on training and the above is one of the questions I have to answer. I have answered it as a one liner saying that it is a critical aspect to starting the training process off on the right foot, but would like to add a bit more but my mind has just gone blank so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks for any advice.

[boxtops]

The training environment is very important because people won't be in the right frame of mind to learn, if the room is too hot, too cold, cramped, hard seats, etc. Coffee breaks, toilet facilities, enough time for a lunch break - etc. Equipment which breaks down is an irritation (as is a poorly-prepared trainer). If you get the venue right and people are at ease in the training room, you are off to a very good start.

[annie0000]

People need to fee that they are in a separate place from their usual environment, somewhere where it is safe for them to be able to speak about their training needs and not be ridiculed or made to feel inadequate.

[boxtops]

Absolutely, annie - our training sessions frequently include a promise that anything discussed in a training room, stays there.

[annie0000]

Thanks boxy :o) - also training is a very costly investment nowadays, so it is important that everything is right so that maximum gain is achieved for the money invested.

[boxtops]

Absolutely - you can have excellent learning outcomes in your course programme, but it's not worth anything if the delegates aren't sitting comfortably!

[cas42]

Thanks everyone - you have all been really helpful. I can now complete my assignment.

[Captain Spod]

Hope I'm not too late... The layout is important too, lots of facts and technical stuff, calculations etc. you might want a schoolroom layout of rows of chairs. Workshop = tables in a breakout area where people can stand/sit around tables, Brainstorming = complete freedom where they sit/stand/lie. that sort of thang.