Are you are Business Trainer or in charge of running compliance or training seminars? It is not nearly as easy as it looks, but that does not mean you cannot make it look easy and get better each time.
If you are involved in this field, may I be so bold as to recommend a book to you: "500 Tips for Trainers" by Phil Race and Brenda Smith - 1996.
Tips on such things as:

• Planning
• Event Timetables
• Coping with the Unexpected
• Seating and Refreshments
• Icebreakers and Role Plays
• Visual Aids
• Bang-up Endings

Now many superstars of productivity may think all these things are a silly waste of time, do not worry, you are not alone in these thoughts.
I too think they are ridiculous however in the real world it is not so easy to get everyone on the same page and thus, it does take a little bit of touchy feely work.
This book is great for anyone in charge of running a training or compliance seminar, they are pros.
The author team explains how to evaluate your needs and objectives and strategize how to achieve this, through flow planning, set-up, breaks, and getting the participants involved.
They explain how first impressions count, getting commitment from the learners and how to pull off brainstorming sessions.
Visual Aids are often used incorrectly, this book explains how to use them right, from overheads to flipcharts to powerpoints.
Market boards, handouts and video all covered in the book.
Setting the pace and keeping the training going is paramount, ample breaks, refreshments and pace are discussed as well.
The book also gets into international audiences, body language, staying on focus and speech card aids for the speakers.
Most importantly taking what you learn and going forward for future events take up a chapter in this book, allowing you to realistically figure out how to do it better next time.
I recommend this book for all the new wave, touchy feely, speakers and trainers who have careers teaching training or compliance.