Lions who desire to lead and train others at the local level will benefit from the FDI, where they will learn fundamental training delivery skills and practice facilitating in a classroom environment.
The FDI is offered at the local level and organized by multiple district or single district leaders.
Attend an FDI
Eligible Lions and Leos who:
- Are a member in good standing.
- Have an interest in improving training delivery skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Lions’ culture, Lions leadership experience and comfortable using PowerPoint.
- View the FDI and LCIP Comparison Guide to determine the best training pathway based on your current level of training experience.
Plan an FDI
To organize an FDI in your multiple district or single district:
- Review the FDI Planning Guide - Coming soon!
- Apply* (see below)
*Applications must be submitted 3-4 months prior to the institute start date. Upon approval of the application, Lions International will provide the curriculum and additional support resources.
Check your eligibility
There are two ways to apply for a local FDI: the Institute Grant Program and the Local Institute Program. Regardless of the application type, only one application — funded or unfunded — will be approved per multiple district or single district each year.
Apply for a grant to offset the costs of an FDI.
- Multiple districts are eligible to receive up to US$4,500.
- Single districts are eligible to receive up to US$1,800.
Learn more about the Institute Grant Program.
Organize an FDI that is locally funded and independent of financial support from Lions International.
The FDI Experience
This three-day institute will develop and expand the number of skilled Lions faculty available for use in training at the club, district, and multiple district levels. A post institute training assignment (within 6 months) marks the completion of the institute and confirms participants as FDI Graduates.
- Day 1
Morning
- Welcome: Meet your faculty and participants.
- Introduction to Training: Identify the differences between a training session and a presentation and recognize the qualities of an effective trainer.
- Adult Learners: Identify the characteristics of adult learners and develop strategies for motivating adults.
- Performance Demonstration 1: Establish your “starting point” by delivering a self-introduction.
Afternoon
- Training Preparation: Identify steps that can be taken to effectively prepare for a training session.
- Training Delivery Skills: Learn to establish credibility and demonstrate effective delivery techniques.
- Performance Demonstration 2 Preparation: Prepare to deliver an eight-minute presentation that includes a self-introduction and an introduction to your assigned training topic.
- Day 2
Morning
- Performance Demonstration 2: Practice establishing credibility and introducing a training session, including objectives and the plan for achieving those objectives.
- Interactive Learning: Learn how to encourage interaction, provide feedback, and manage learning activities.
Afternoon
- The Training Environment: Recognize how to create an environment conducive to learning and how to manage that environment.
- Performance Demonstration 3 Preparation: Prepare a 20-minute training session focused on your assigned training topic.
- Day 3
Morning
- Performance Demonstration 3: Present a topic and manage an activity related to that topic.
Afternoon
- Making Use of Your Skills: Learn about the post-institute graduation requirement and formulate a plan to complete it.
- International Priorities: Discover how supporting and engaging in our organization’s international priorities can enhance your effectiveness as a trainer.
- Post-Institute Graduation Requirement (Optional)
FDI graduate status: To receive your Faculty Development Institute pin and become an FDI graduate, you are required to facilitate a training session in your local area within six months of attending an institute. Refer to the “Making Use of Your Skills” session in your participant guide on the recommended process to complete this requirement.
Download the Training Facilitation Summary Form and provide a copy to the evaluator observing your training session. Ensure that your evaluator is an LCIP-certified Lion, or the GLT coordinator.
Email the completed form to [email protected] for processing. Allow 3-4 weeks to receive your FDI pin.
Questions?
For questions related to FDI training contact the institutes team at [email protected].
