In a small village, lived a saint who was worshipped by all. People used to go to him with their problems and he always had a solution for their troubles. Everyone believed that the man could look into the future and predict it for them.
Now in the same village, there were 2 boys who were very jealous of the Saint’s popularity. Now to prove him wrong, they challenged the saint. They claimed that in front of the whole village, they would prove that the man was an imposter and knew nothing about the future.
They hid a small bird in their hand and asked the saint to guess what they were holding.
The saint said “It’s indeed a pleasant sight to see a bird in human’s hand”
The boys were surprised that he could guess it right.
Now in front of the whole village, their reputation was at stake so they asked the saint again to guess if the bird was dead or alive.
Their plan was to kill the bird in their palm if the saint said it was alive, and to let it fly off if the saint said its dead. This way they could prove that the saint was lying.
To this the saint said “The answer is in your hands.. if you wish, you can let the birds live and if you want, you can kill them”
NOW WHEN U END A TRAINING SESSION, YOU CAN NARRATE THIS STORY AND LET THE PARTICIPANTS DECIDE IF THEY WISH TO END THEIR LEARNINGS THERE IN THAT ROOM OR TO GO BACK TO THEIR WORK PLACE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR LEARNINGS..ITS ALL IN THEIR HANDS.
AND ON THAT NOTE, YOU MAY WRAP UP YOUR SESSION.
BELIEVE YOU ME, ITS VERY EFFECTIVE!!!
From India, Delhi
5Now in the same village, there were 2 boys who were very jealous of the Saint’s popularity. Now to prove him wrong, they challenged the saint. They claimed that in front of the whole village, they would prove that the man was an imposter and knew nothing about the future.
They hid a small bird in their hand and asked the saint to guess what they were holding.
The saint said “It’s indeed a pleasant sight to see a bird in human’s hand”
The boys were surprised that he could guess it right.
Now in front of the whole village, their reputation was at stake so they asked the saint again to guess if the bird was dead or alive.
Their plan was to kill the bird in their palm if the saint said it was alive, and to let it fly off if the saint said its dead. This way they could prove that the saint was lying.
To this the saint said “The answer is in your hands.. if you wish, you can let the birds live and if you want, you can kill them”
NOW WHEN U END A TRAINING SESSION, YOU CAN NARRATE THIS STORY AND LET THE PARTICIPANTS DECIDE IF THEY WISH TO END THEIR LEARNINGS THERE IN THAT ROOM OR TO GO BACK TO THEIR WORK PLACE AND IMPLEMENT THEIR LEARNINGS..ITS ALL IN THEIR HANDS.
AND ON THAT NOTE, YOU MAY WRAP UP YOUR SESSION.
BELIEVE YOU ME, ITS VERY EFFECTIVE!!!
From India, Delhi
Hi Nidhi,
The idea of relating it with a training session is that it is where new concepts are thought or people are trained on something and its where people learn something new. The concept is "hey participants, its in ur hands to leave in this room itself what u hav learnt today or to go out and implement / practice".
regds,
suba
The idea of relating it with a training session is that it is where new concepts are thought or people are trained on something and its where people learn something new. The concept is "hey participants, its in ur hands to leave in this room itself what u hav learnt today or to go out and implement / practice".
regds,
suba
Hi Anita
Well thought story. Well i use the same called " Kaaallluu kaka ki kahani "
and the difference is insted of 2 boys, its a MBA graduate who comes back to the village.
Well i use it in the start of the session, and tell them , that its in their hands, to Learn Today and be serious in the class....
However even if we use it in the end its ok, but the effct is more if the learning happens in the beginning of the session.
Thanks Raaj
From India, Mumbai
Well thought story. Well i use the same called " Kaaallluu kaka ki kahani "
and the difference is insted of 2 boys, its a MBA graduate who comes back to the village.
Well i use it in the start of the session, and tell them , that its in their hands, to Learn Today and be serious in the class....
However even if we use it in the end its ok, but the effct is more if the learning happens in the beginning of the session.
Thanks Raaj
From India, Mumbai
I knew this story long back but I could never link this story to the training program.
Hates off for such a wonderful thinking and linking it with training.
Even on completion of any good lecture/address by some eminent persons on any subject also we can tell this story before ending any such address or lecture.
Once again appreciated.
Regards,
S.Kumarasubramanian
From India, Madras
Hates off for such a wonderful thinking and linking it with training.
Even on completion of any good lecture/address by some eminent persons on any subject also we can tell this story before ending any such address or lecture.
Once again appreciated.
Regards,
S.Kumarasubramanian
From India, Madras
Hello Anita, Thanks for sharing this story with every one. It’s really a very nice story and i also feel that it can be effective for training. once again thanks. Anal Shah
From India, Ahmadabad
From India, Ahmadabad
Hi Anita
Well said .. its true that every training program should end with such related question that would leave the attendees thinking about it.
Infact this thinking process after the training sessions is where they really learn things.. the training period is only a flat form providing the basic directions.
Prashanti
From India, Madras
Well said .. its true that every training program should end with such related question that would leave the attendees thinking about it.
Infact this thinking process after the training sessions is where they really learn things.. the training period is only a flat form providing the basic directions.
Prashanti
From India, Madras
Hi All,
This is a Good way to end a Training session.Generally I end a Training session with a motivational story. Most Indians of the present generation are going through a state where they are confident at one level, however, they suffer where self image is concerned. Those who attended my Training would well remember "Karate Boy story"
It is good for Trainers/Facilitators to Guide people, towards living with Grace even though the times are competition filled. Being cautious is good, however like the two boys, there are many individuals and Companies who are always suspicious and are driven towards proving others wrong. Such stories can be a very effective tool.
I shall try this story Anita.There's a farewell party coming up and maybe I 'll try this for those Trainees.
I would like to end with a fav Quote: "Life has come from a very beautiful source. If you remain in touch with that source, everything about you will be beautiful.'-SJV
Have a nice day!
Sujatha
From India, Bhilai
This is a Good way to end a Training session.Generally I end a Training session with a motivational story. Most Indians of the present generation are going through a state where they are confident at one level, however, they suffer where self image is concerned. Those who attended my Training would well remember "Karate Boy story"
It is good for Trainers/Facilitators to Guide people, towards living with Grace even though the times are competition filled. Being cautious is good, however like the two boys, there are many individuals and Companies who are always suspicious and are driven towards proving others wrong. Such stories can be a very effective tool.
I shall try this story Anita.There's a farewell party coming up and maybe I 'll try this for those Trainees.
I would like to end with a fav Quote: "Life has come from a very beautiful source. If you remain in touch with that source, everything about you will be beautiful.'-SJV
Have a nice day!
Sujatha
From India, Bhilai
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