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Training Program Design & Delivery Flashcards

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  1. A CST uses a 'flipped classroom' model for sales training. What does this require learners to do BEFORE attending live sessions?

    Answer: Review instructional content independently (video, readings)

    The flipped classroom moves content delivery to pre-work so live sessions can focus on practice, coaching, and application.

  2. Which room setup is BEST for a sales training session that emphasizes small group collaboration and peer coaching?

    Answer: Cluster (round tables) style

    Cluster seating places small groups at round tables, naturally facilitating peer interaction and collaborative work.

  3. A training program has a high completion rate but sales performance shows no improvement. According to Kirkpatrick's model, at which level has the program failed?

    Answer: Level 3 – Behavior

    If skills are not transferred to on-the-job behavior, the program has failed at Kirkpatrick Level 3, regardless of completion rates.

  4. Which element is MOST critical when sequencing content in a sales training curriculum?

    Answer: Building from foundational concepts to complex application

    Scaffolded sequencing moves learners from simple knowledge to complex performance, ensuring prerequisite skills support advanced ones.

  5. A trainer observes that a role-play exercise produces anxiety rather than learning. What is the MOST effective adjustment?

    Answer: Use a fishbowl demo first, then pair practice with low-stakes feedback

    A fishbowl demonstration normalizes the skill first, and paired low-stakes practice reduces anxiety while building confidence gradually.

  6. Which type of question should a sales trainer primarily use to promote critical thinking during debriefs?

    Answer: Open-ended reflective questions

    Open-ended reflective questions require learners to analyze their experience, promoting deeper processing and insight.

  7. A CST is designing a certification capstone project for a sales training program. Which assessment type best demonstrates mastery of complex selling competencies?

    Answer: Live observed sales simulation with a structured evaluation rubric

    A live simulation assessed with a rubric measures authentic performance of complex competencies under realistic conditions.