If we have a resistance from the participant on our training methods, as a trainer, we should not get irritated or frustrated. We should keep our calm & try to handle it professionally. We can communicate in a friendly manner or we can call them separately as well & understand their concerns. If we deal with their difficulties well, certainly there would be a positive response from them towards the content. If needed, we can also customise the content for their better understanding & satisfaction

people learn differently, therefore they execute tasks differently. Manage your teaching style so that you understand how the person thinks and reacts so you can put them and yourself into a position to be successful. Dont be afraid to learn how to do something different if the difference makes sense…

Ahhhh been there done that. Let me as you a question... so I can be sure I understand , how do you define resistance?. Fighting you on your premise honestly? Tossing out irrelevant questions? Or just destroying the continuity of the class? All those scenarios are handled differently. I will not change my teaching style to suit others . I am very successful with my style so that it hard and fast. However ,I do change my presentations per subject. My most disruptive " student" I turned the tables on easily ...remember these are adults looking for license hours . After several attempts to settle his issue I simply walked to his seat ,politely asked him to stand up I took his seat handed him my pointer said it's now your class educate me.

Address trainee resistance by understanding their concerns through active listening. Validate their feelings and explain the rationale behind the methods. Offer alternative approaches or adjust the training to suit their preferences while maintaining objectives. Encourage open dialogue to build trust and collaboration. Flexibility and empathy can transform resistance into engagement.

If a trainee is resisting specific training methods, it’s important to first understand the root cause of their resistance. Start by having an open conversation to find out what they’re struggling with—whether it’s the method itself, how it’s being delivered, or if they feel it’s not relevant to their work. Once you know the issue, try to adapt the training to their learning style or provide more context on how the method will benefit them. Sometimes, offering a mix of approaches or small adjustments can help them feel more comfortable. Showing empathy and flexibility goes a long way in getting them on board.