Trainers’ Forum
When Arun Vishwanath, founder and moderator of Trainers Forum Yahoo! Group, started the group little did he know what the future held for him and the group. “Trainers Forum is a platform for all trainers & HR professionals from various industries to share best practices and discuss issues related to training. We have been successful so far and we continue to build on this goodwill,” he says as the group continues to grow at a fast pace.
Arun started the forum as an offline Hospitality Trainers Group. In the very first meeting of the group in 2002, several experienced professionals came charged up to share their knowledge and start training activities. At that point, the members decided to give virtual presence to their group and created Trainers Forum Yahoo! Group. Later they decided to rope in trainers from other industries as well, and it wasn’t long before the online group went from 12 to 5,200 members. “We have made it mandatory for agencies to offer our members 20% discount on public seminars and workshops if they want their message to be posted on our main group, because it gives a value-add to the members.”
“It is quite a challenge running a large group like this, and more importantly of trainers. The number of messages posted per month exceeds 1,000. However, due to strict moderation we have been able to bring in clarity.” Trainers Forum also supports a group called the “Bombay Toastmasters” – which focuses on public speaking and leadership skills. It comes as no surprise that Arun is flooded with hundreds of thank-you mails everyday. “I made a lot of friends en route!” he smiles.
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Thanks,
Diti
Yahoo! Groups India
Ravi said,
January 29, 2009 @ 9:56 am
Trainer Forum is a great useful resource and all professionals should know about it. Good work Yahoo/diti. Keep itup
BIMAL CHANDRA JHA said,
February 3, 2009 @ 3:04 pm
Let me introduce first.I am Bimal Chandra Jha ,Branch Training Manager in one of the leading life insurance company of India, prior to it I was in teaching profession and used to teach students who were preparing for Engineering & medical entrance.I personally feel this group is very usefull for Trainers from different walk of life.
Rajan said,
February 4, 2009 @ 5:09 am
Dear Arun,
I would like to be a part of Trainers Forum. I am glad to know that you are associated with Toastmasters. I am a member of Toastmasters Club of New Delhi for about five years and my interests are Public Speaking, Presentations and Training.
So do include me in Trainers Forum and keep me updated about the developments.
Regards
Rajan Bhatia
Raja.D.Pechimuthu said,
February 4, 2009 @ 7:25 am
Friends
Its great to have a forum like this,I m a lecturer in profession and training is my passion. Hope to hear more and more from u, My mail id- rajalec@gmail.com
Regs
Prof.Raja.D
Er.B.N.RAOREDDY said,
February 4, 2009 @ 7:44 am
dear sir,
i am an engineer. previously i was in elec board . now i am an eductor,motivator&trainer. i have done thousands of workshops/seminar in maths/education field. iam trainer for govt emloyeesi.e medical,engineering other deptt.
after reading this concept really i am pleased. i hope the trainer forum definitely helpful for trainers and proffessionals .
bnraoreddy
B.S.VADSIVEL said,
February 4, 2009 @ 9:18 am
I Need Training Course
alka bhagra said,
February 4, 2009 @ 9:34 am
hello Arun. I’m Alka Bhagra, a trainer by profession for last 15 years in various industries. i have worked with Aptech, Institute of Hotel Mgt as a Computer Faculty, have taught Mktg. & HR at a reputed college to mgt. students in Mumbai, and have worked as Front Office Incharge in a computer institute. Of late I’m teaching Abacus at schools and conduct Science workshops in tie up with schools. Pardon me, though I dont know much about Trainers Forum, but I’m convinced we could be of mutual help. I’m sure of my teaching skills & wish to take up soft skill training for corporates. With my current experience and what i also wish to do, i hope to get some direction under your guidence and excell to my best capabilities.
I look forward to your association.
shivayogappa said,
February 4, 2009 @ 10:15 am
there is a huge manpower which remains unskilled and untapped in rural and semi urban areas of our country.what projects does the group wants to take up/promote so that the unorganised populations are not marginalised further
Sandeep Dave said,
February 4, 2009 @ 10:39 am
Let me introduce first,
I am Sandeep Dave, professional Motivational, Leadership, Psychic Development Trainer, Personal – Business Coach, working with leading MNC and also running my own training and consulting firms named YUVA Seminars and YUVA Education. This is a very good thing which has been started. All the trainer should come on a common stage and do some creative work. That might be the small but first stage of it.
Sandeep Dave, YUVA Seminars, YUVA Education (M) 09426136192
“Destiny is not a matter of CHANCE, its a matter of CHOICE”
Bharati S. said,
February 4, 2009 @ 10:50 am
Hello Dear Frnds,
I’m a BCom + Inter CA/ICWAI, having 10years accounting experince.
Plz provide me some guide lines to be a Good Tax Consultant.
Madhura Nene said,
February 5, 2009 @ 5:43 pm
I am Madhura Nene, Teaching faculty from SNDT university, eventhough I am not directly involved in corporate training field I was extremely benefited after joining this forum as there is lot of knowledge sharing. This helps me to a great deal when I interact with my students on several related subjects.
Knowledge is the only thing in the world which increases by sharing.
Much appreciate the tireless efforts of Arun in this regard
Good work Yahoo/diti …all the very best
anil said,
February 6, 2009 @ 11:12 am
it is very useful blog among others
Subir Kr. Nag said,
February 7, 2009 @ 11:21 am
I’m interested to be an active member of the forum.
I’retired as Director I/Charge, National Power Training Institute after 23 years of an active faculty there : before that I had 15 years of Maintenance/opration/Contract planning Engineer in Power Plants, having Boiler’s Operation Engineer Certificate.
Now I’m working as Principal, in an Power Traiing Institute of a reputed Private Power Generating Co. in India.
I would like to associate myself in the POWER training activities.
Awaiting a response from you.
Regards,
Mrs.Nimmu Vasanth said,
February 9, 2009 @ 10:43 am
I am happy to know that such forum is happening. I am B.E(Hons) in electronings and Comm. engineering and further specialised in software technology. Presently being 53 years old and experienced in various activities including social activism, I started taking up training. Teaching is my passion. I am also founder of NGO helping underprivileged children for their primary education. I am a registered trainer for Madras Management Association. Kindly include me as a member of your forum and keep me informed about your activities.
Regards,
Mrs.Nimmu Vasanth, Chennai
nazma safwi said,
February 17, 2009 @ 12:26 pm
i would love to join this forum
do let me know how can i register in this forum
i am also a soft skills trainer based in lucknow as of now
Dr.Kailash S. Aggarwal said,
February 20, 2009 @ 9:38 am
Hi Arun,
Great to see a Trainers’ Forum. Please accept my membership of the group.I shall work on multi-capacity, multi-dimensional issues.
Vijay Pundhir said,
February 25, 2009 @ 8:03 am
Hello Arun ,
Today i came across your trainers forum. Instantly i like the idea. I am also a professional trainer in one of the Pharma company. However, I feel being trainer for last three years i need to learn many things in my career and for that i need a plateform like this where i can receieve valuable informations for my future growth. Now let us see what kind of input this forum can provide me in time to come. My email id is vijay8pundhir@yahoo.co.in. Looking forward to you.
with thanks
NITIN said,
March 9, 2009 @ 6:06 pm
I am a businessman and a trainer and want to join trainer forum.
Ashish Tanna said,
March 11, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Hi All,
Great to see a forum like this.. I have been in training field from past 4yrs..Kindly add me to this forum so that i can gain most out of this.. and also provide inputs to this forum to the best of my ability.
Regards,
Ashish Tanna
Aditya Shrivastava said,
March 13, 2009 @ 5:50 am
Hi,
I am a B.Tech student at IT-BHU. I’d like to be a part of trainer’s forum so that I can get all the guidance and knowledge of experienced people, which is going to be indispensable in my immediate future.
Thank You!!!
khillan singh said,
March 16, 2009 @ 8:17 am
i like your group
bindiya gupta said,
March 22, 2009 @ 9:41 am
its a wonderful way to share knowledge
surya said,
March 30, 2009 @ 5:19 am
its very nice to gather knowledge
v ikas said,
May 2, 2009 @ 5:58 pm
Hi All,
IT’s a nice to see such a forum, and and it will give more pleasure to attach with the forum like this. I am trainer from a reputed training company which is involved in CAD training. I want to join the forum.
thanks
vikas
PRASENJIT MONDAL said,
May 11, 2009 @ 10:10 am
Hi I am Prasenjit Mondal.I am going to be an MBA.So I want to be a part of your training system,which will help me in near future to get a job
Sreepriya Iyer said,
May 21, 2009 @ 6:52 am
Dear Arun,
Greetings!!!
I am founder director of this company taking care of Campus Relations. Our company is Training on Technical, Laguage and SoftSkill. We mailny concentrate on colleges, Our Concept is “College to Corporate” and especialy in rural areas of India.
Would like to be a memeber in this forum please let me know as how to get register.
Thanks, awaiting a reply
Regards,
Sreepriya Iyer
Director- Campus Relations
Invenio Info Services
+9884500498
Sonia Shah said,
May 22, 2009 @ 10:17 am
Hi to everyone out there,
I’m from Ahmedabad,Gujarat. Glad to come across a forum where people passionate about teaching and training can meet up and exchange notes.I’ve been active in the field of English language development programs since 12 years and also guide students preparing for engish proficiency tests and the verbal section in competitive exams like IELTS, SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GSAT as well as exams conducted by the Cambridge University.
Another field that I am passionate about is imparting attitude and behavioural and training in the corporate sector and have conducted such training programs in the retail sector, in the field of consumer durables and their service, in companies offering financial products and also in the health industry
I would also like to work in the same field for adolscents and freshers before they enter a new stage of their life for I feel that is the place where we as trainers can use our skills to the best advantage of the society.
I would love to get inputs and would also like to share ideas and experiences and offer my services here. Looking forward to keeping in touch with a lot more likeminded people. Thanks Diti and the team
Dr M A Farooqui said,
May 23, 2009 @ 6:04 am
Hi !! I am Dr. Farooqui, associated with PD Training from past 35 yrs.It is nice to know that thr is a Forum of Trainers also. It would be my pleasure to be associated with it.
Regards….
Dr.M.A.Farooqui
neha said,
May 25, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
hi
this is quite a nice initiative.iam recruiter by profession and has great respect 4 trainers as they r the GURUS!!!!would be gr8 if i get to join tthis group for a better info exchange.Kindly elp me with the way of doing so…
Regards
suresh said,
May 30, 2009 @ 6:13 am
hi,
I am a trainer on self developement for youth and parents. Pls let me know how to be a member in your group.
regards
Suresh
vk said,
June 4, 2009 @ 10:41 am
i was working for a nationalised bank and after enrolling for pgdhrm from scdl,pune was more interested in hr and quit bank but whenever i apply for hr jobs i am unable to get into this field.These days i have developed liking for becoming a trainer, sir can you guide me please?
dr vaibhav lunkad said,
August 26, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
i am an integrated health doc,Rotarian and Pune Toastmasters club member.I wld all-ways love to join