Do you own or run a business that frequently holds trainings for employees, partners, or clients? If so, you need an effective training room layout so each member of the training has access to materials, is easily seen and heard by the trainer, and to facilitate learning and cooperation. However, every business-and every training-is different, so you need to consider your own unique needs before choosing how to lay out your training room effectively.

Here is more information on different ways to set up your training room and how to choose a training table or tables that best fit your needs.

Set Up Your Training Room Classroom-Style

If your trainings normally consist of a speaker, you may want to consider setting up your training room classroom-style. This style consists of setting up your training tables in rows facing the room where the speaker will be presenting. This usually works best for large trainings where multiple people need to see the speaker and have space to take notes or complete tasks. When arranging your training room in this manner, space rows of tables about three feet apart to allow for the optimal flow of traffic.

Consider Arranging Your Training Table Options Conference-Style

Do you regularly have training sessions where there are multiple speakers, collaboration, and smaller groups? If so, conference style is likely the best option for arranging your tables. A conference style set-up can be square, circular, or rectangular and has an open circle in the middle. This type of arrangement facilitates group discussion and ensures that everyone can hear each other easily.

Have One Main Training Table

If your trainings consist of only a handful of people, you can opt for one training table and all sit around it. This makes for an easy setup as your main training table can stay in the room and you don’t need to adjust layout. You can also use this training table as a conference table or as a place to hold meetings, making your training room multi-functional. If you choose a single table layout, you can also spend more money on a quality table as it will serve multiple purposes and does not have to be portable.

Choosing the Right Training Table for Your Needs

Not sure what type of training table is right for your business needs? Consider the following:

• What type of trainings you normally hold. If you have small trainings, a single, more expensive table can be chosen. If you have several different types of trainings with large groups, you may want lighter tables that can be easily moved into different configurations.

• If tables need to be moved frequently. If you need to store tables or they need to be moved frequently, consider lighter options that have wheels and/or can be easily folded and stored.

• The style of your office. No matter what your training table needs, you want them to complement the décor and overall aesthetic of your office. Choose tables that complement the office vibe in both color and material and you will be proud to show off to customers or clients.

The Training Table: A Crucial Element of Your Business

If trainings are an important part of your business, the training table is one of the crucial pieces of furniture in your office. When choosing one, consider how your training room will be laid out, the amount of space you have, if tables need to be portable, and your overall office aesthetic.