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In this episode of Pulse, the Capsule Média podcast that deciphers the world of professional training in companies, Michel Barabel, professor at Sciences Po and author of books on human resources management, returns to a key subject: the evolution of the teacher's position compared to that of the trainer in companies. Michel Barabel begins by painting a portrait of the teacher of yesteryear, an undisputed authority figure in a world where access to information was limited. However, he emphasizes that today, in a connected society where knowledge is just a click away, the role of the teacher has radically changed. It is no longer just a question of transmitting fixed knowledge, but of constantly proving the added value that he or she can bring to students or, in this case, employees. Both populations are now very well informed. The discussion also highlights the importance of adapting educational content. Whether in a university setting or in a company, Michel Barabel specifies that the trainer must know how to juggle between theoretical and practical approaches. And this, while stimulating the critical thinking of learners. But the major difference between these two worlds lies in the motivation of the participants. Indeed, professionals, engaged in a retraining or skills upgrading process, are much more receptive and often looking for concrete tools to progress in their career. Throughout the episode, Michel Barabel also shares thoughts on modern teaching methods. He talks about the need to move to active pedagogies, where learning by doing occupies a central place. (Immersive Learning for example, Editor's note). Indeed, faced with the speed at which skills become obsolete, it becomes essential to learn how to learn and above all to be able to improvise when faced with new situations. The trainer is no longer just a source of knowledge, he becomes a facilitator, a coach.