“new projects need more time, patience and negotiation”, and need of extra help to clarify projects. The logistics of the course was given a median of 4 with one participant recommending holding the course away from the worksite. However, one participant gave a 3 score for the overall logistics plus the invitation, previous communication and equipment. Comments about course environment were positive with all scores 4 or above. Participants suggested to include examples more related to administration, have 1 more day for the course and think that “busy managers” are unlikely to disconnect totally of their work to attend the course. Assessment of trainers Overall trainers received scores 4 or 5 in presentation skills, trainings, course dynamic and environment, and case studies. There were lower scores for time management, although one participant recognized there were external factors affecting the agenda. Feed back on the revised questionnaires − It took about 15min to 20min to fill in which is acceptable − ‘Comments’ box should be provided for each section − ‘NA’ option is required − Some participants found that there were too many questions, others thought that all questions were specific and relevant − Why not 3 answer options instead of 5? − Some questions might need to be more specific? E.g. which concepts? − Confidentiality needs to be assured through a system- e.g on line with a system or to provide a box in the room where to place the questionnaires − Confidence to answer sincerely is set during the course depending on the atmosphere and the level of openness − Some direct questions could be re-phrased more indirectly to motivate honest answers − What about giving the questionnaires earlier in the week to allow participants to rate some course aspects as the course develop and this way avoid forgetting what happened at the beginning of the course? Quiz- including baseline could be done???
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