Avoiding Negative Reactions to Programs To avoid negative reactions to your programs, be aware of issues and circumstances that create the most negative reactions. Participant expectations were not met. This can occur when goals are unclear or when participants are unsure of the goals and expectations for the program. Let the participants know ahead of time what to expect. Participant did not like the method of presentation.
People have different learning styles.
Some people enjoy involvement, others do not. It may be helpful to vary your strategies. Do not force people to engage in strategies such as role playing if they don't choose to do so. Participant felt there was not enough time to socialize and swap reactions with others. No matter how varied the motivations of attendance for participants, time for exchange is typically valued.